PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -28 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 185-187 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 5.04 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| FEMA | 2205 | BUTYL LACTATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 157 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| pka | 13.06±0.20(Predicted) |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. green fruity apple kiwi melon rind lactonic waxy winey apple skin soapy |
| Odor Type | green |
| Water Solubility | 42 g/L (25 ºC) |
| JECFA Number | 932 |
| LogP | 0.88 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 138-22-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester(138-22-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | n-Butyl lactate (138-22-7) |
Description and Uses
Butyl lactate is a liquid. Molecularweight = 146.19; Boiling point = 170℃ at 760 mmHg;Freezing/Melting Point = -43℃; Flash point= 71℃(oc). Autoignition temperature =340-382℃. HazardIdentification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System):Health 1, Flammability 2, Reactivity 0. Slightly soluble inwater.
n-Butyl lactate is used as a food and feed additive.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-37/39 |
| OEB | A |
| OEL | TWA: 5 ppm (25 mg/m3) |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OD4025000 |
| HS Code | 29155090 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 138-22-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
