Lactisole

Lactisole
Names
	IUPAC name Sodium 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)propanoate
	Other names Lactisole; ORP 178; Propanoic acid, 2-(4-methoxyphenoxy), sodium salt;
Identifiers
CAS Number	150436-68-3 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	4515110 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.123.510
PubChem CID	5362606;
UNII	ZU3D90W5GZ ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID60934059 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O4.Na/c1-7(10(11)12)14-9-5-3-8(13-2)4-6-9;/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1 Key: SKORRGYRKQDXRS-UHFFFAOYSA-M ; InChI=1/C10H12O4.Na/c1-7(10(11)12)14-9-5-3-8(13-2)4-6-9;/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,11,12);/q;+1/p-1 Key: SKORRGYRKQDXRS-REWHXWOFAP;
	SMILES [Na+].[O-]C(=O)C(Oc1ccc(OC)cc1)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H11O4Na
Molar mass	218.188 g/mol
Appearance	white to pale cream, crystalline solid
Melting point	190 °C (374 °F; 463 K)
Solubility in water	Soluble
Solubility	Soluble in propylene glycol; Slightly soluble in fat; Miscible in ethanol
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Lactisole is the sodium salt and commonly supplied form of 2-(4-methoxy phenoxy)propionic acid, a natural carboxylic acid found in roasted coffee beans. Like gymnemic acid, it has the property of masking sweet flavors and is used for this purpose in the food industry.