Assertion: l lactic acid | /r/HasProperty | important building block
Facets:
value: for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: l-lactic acid is an important building block for the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and is the substrate for the production of other compounds such as acrylic acid, acetic acid, propylene glycol, and ethanol LAB have long been thought to be beneficial to animal and human health.