Methyl DL-lactate, 99%

Description

CAS: 547-64-8 | C4H8O3 | 104.105 g/mol

Methyl DL-lactate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.

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
Methyl DL-lactate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from moisture and strong bases. Do not store together with acids. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 547-64-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.105
• MDL Number: MFCD00066367
• InChI Key: LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl lactate, dl-methyl lactate, methyl dl-lactate, lactic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxypropionate, lactic acid, methyl ester, +--methyl lactate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate, methyl-lactate
• PubChem CID: 11040
• ChEBI: CHEBI:83221
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
• SMILES: CC(C(=O)OC)O

• Density: 1.093
• Flash Point: 51°C (124°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Quantity: 5 mL
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1720586
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Decomposes in water.
• Formula Weight: 104.1
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl DL-lactate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	208-930-0
RTECSNumber	OD5670000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only