Methyl DL-lactate, 99%

Description

CAS: 547-64-8 | C₄H₈O₃ | 104.11 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 547-64-8
• 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

• Color: Colorless to Yellow
• Density: 1.0900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 35°C (6.0 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 49°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Refractive Index: 1.4120 to 1.414
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)COOCH₃
• Quantity: 5 g
• Specific Gravity: 1.09
• Merck Index: 15, 6166
• Specific Rotation: -0.5° to +0.5° (20°C, 589nm) (neat)
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible,hydrolyses. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,miscible with most common organic solvents
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.11
• Formula Weight: 104.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl DL-lactate, 99%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
EINECSNumber	208-930-0
RTECSNumber	OD5670000
TSCA	TSCA

SDS

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