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

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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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
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