Ethyl L-lactate, 99%

Description

CAS: 687-47-8 | C5H10O3 | 118.132 g/mol

Ethyl L-lactate is used in the preparation of food additives, aryl aldimines, fragrances and in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be considered as a green solvent in chemical industries due to its biodegradable nature. As a solvent, it used in the production of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and cellulose ethers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl L-lactate is used in the preparation of food additives, aryl aldimines, fragrances and in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be considered as a green solvent in chemical industries due to its biodegradable nature. As a solvent, it used in the production of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and cellulose ethers.

Solubility
Miscible with water and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 687-47-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.132
• MDL Number: MFCD00065359
• InChI Key: LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl l-lactate, ethyl 2s-2-hydroxypropanoate, l-ethyl lactate, l---ethyl lactate, ethyl l--lactate, ethyl s-2-hydroxypropionate, ethyl l---lactate, s-ethyl lactate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, 2s
• PubChem CID: 92831
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78322
• IUPAC Name: ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)O

• Melting Point: -25°C
• Boiling Point: 152°C to 155°C
• Flash Point: 46°C (114°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 10,000 g
• UN Number: UN1192
• Beilstein: 1720839
• Merck Index: 14,3817
• Optical Rotation: −11° (neat)
• Formula Weight: 118.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl L-lactate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318-H226-H335 Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P210-P261-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL LACTATE
RTECSNumber	OD5070000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only