Lactamide
Description
Lactamide (CAS 2043-43-8 ), also known as lactic acid amide, is the amide derivative of lactic acid used industrially as a humectant and polar solvent. It supports moisture retention in formulations and acts as a carrier for active ingredients. This versatile chemical is utilized across personal care, pharmaceutical, and food applications. In cosmetic formulations, it functions as a humectant that binds moisture in skin creams, lotions, and leave-on treatments. It improves hydration without a heavy feel, making it ideal for high-end skincare. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as a solvent and carrier in topical and semi-solid dosage forms where controlled delivery is required. In food-grade contexts, it is evaluated as a processing aid and moisture-regulating agent in select formulations. It meets various industry requirements, including FCC and USP standards where applicable for purity. As a pharmaceutical intermediate, it serves in the synthesis of more complex amide-based compounds. This is particularly useful where a chiral lactic acid backbone is needed for specific chemical reactions and molecular structures. Lactamide is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline solid or powder. It is available in technical and pharmaceutical-grade specifications to meet the purity requirements of different global end-use sectors. Our material complies with Ph.Eur. , BP , and EP quality benchmarks to ensure safety and efficacy. Packaging is typically offered in small laboratory quantities through to bulk industrial volumes for manufacturing. We also provide documentation for ACS grade needs upon request for laboratory settings. Please contact our technical sales team for specific certificates of analysis and safety data sheets for your order. Contact us for supply of Lactamide Request Quote
Other Names (Synonyms)
MeCH(OH)CONH2 | lactic amide | lactic acid amide | DL-lactic acid amide | DL-lactamide | CH3CH(OH)CONH2 | alpha-hydroxypropionamide | alpha-hydroxypropanamide
Key Technical Features
- High Purity Grade standard
- Consistent Batch Quality
- Full Regulatory & REACH Support
- Global Logistics Network enabled
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