Drug pipeline
Full profile accessExplore the programs pursuing this target and their development progress.
- Drug candidates
- Developers
- Development stage
Target intelligence / Profile preview
Ammonium lactate
- Molecular classification
- Carboxylic acid salt, Organic acid and derivative, Small molecule drug
01
Overview
Ammonium lactate is the ammonium salt of lactic acid, with the formula NH₄(C₂H₄(OH)COO), and molecular weight 107.11 g/mol. It is used primarily as an active ingredient in topical medications and over-the-counter skin lotions, such as Amlactin and Lac-Hydrin, for the treatment of dry, scaly, or itchy skin conditions like xerosis and ichthyosis. Unlike true molecular targets (e.g., receptors or enzymes), ammonium lactate is not targeted by drugs but is instead itself a drug with hydrating and mild anti-bacterial properties. It is sometimes also classified as a food additive (E328), and it may cause increased skin sensitivity to sunlight.
- Other names
- Lac-Hydrinammonia lactateammonium 2-hydroxypropanoateAmlactinLaclotion
02
Mechanism of action
Other (acts as a moisturizer and mild keratolytic agent; draws water into the skin and softens keratin)
03
Biological functions
Other (used as a skin moisturizer)Mild anti-bacterial properties
04
Disease associations
Other (used in the symptomatic treatment of dry, scaly skin—xerosis—and ichthyosis vulgaris)
05
Safety considerations
Increased photosensitivity and risk of sunburn; users are advised to avoid sunlight or artificial UV exposureSkin irritation possible
Beyond the preview
Go deeper on Ammonium lactate.
Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.
Clinical trials
Full profile accessFollow the clinical studies evaluating therapies directed at this target.
- Trial design
- Status
- Readouts
Competitive landscape
Full profile accessCompare approaches across drug candidates, modalities, and indications.
- Programs
- Modalities
- Indications
Literature & evidence
Full profile accessInvestigate the research and source evidence behind target biology and development.
- Publications
- Sources
- Analysis
Patents
Full profile accessExplore patent activity around therapies and technologies addressing this target.
- Patents
- Assignees
- Technologies
Research & analysis
Full profile accessConnect target biology, drug development, and emerging evidence in your research.
- Biology
- Development news
- Analysis
Bring the full picture into focus.
See how Gosset can support your research on Ammonium lactate.