Cadmium lactate is an organic chemical compound, a salt of cadmium and lactic acid with the formula Cd(C3H5O3)2.
Synthesis
Cadmium lactate can be obtained by dissolving cadmium carbonate in lactic acid. It can also be obtained by mixing boiling solutions of lactate of lime and cadmium sulfate.
Physical properties
Cadmium lactate forms colorless (white) crystals. It is soluble in water but insoluble in ethanol. It is a carcinogen and poison.
References
External links
- Cadmium lactate
