Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate, 97%

Description

CAS: 27871-49-4 | C4H8O3 | 104.11 g/mol

It is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.

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
It is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.

Solubility
Miscible. Hydrolyzes in water.

Notes
Store at room temperature. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 27871-49-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00064265
• InChI Key: LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N
• Synonym: methyl s---lactate, methyl l-lactate, s-methyl lactate, --methyl l-lactate, s-lactic acid methyl ester, methyl 2s-2-hydroxypropanoate, --methyl lactate, methyl s-2-hydroxypropionate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, 2s, --lactic acid methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 94386
• ChEBI: CHEBI:83222
• IUPAC Name: methyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)[C@H](C)O

• Melting Point: -44°C
• Density: 1.092
• Boiling Point: 135°C to 138°C
• Flash Point: 49°C (120°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.414
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1720587
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Miscible. Hydrolyzes in water.
• Optical Rotation: −8.2° (Neat)
• Formula Weight: 104.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. 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	248-704-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only