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(-)-Ethyl L-lactate , 98% , 687-47-8

Synonym(s):
(−)-Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate;(S)-(−)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester;(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate;L-Lactic acid ethyl ester;L(-)-Lactic acid ethyl ester, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester

CAS NO.:687-47-8

Empirical Formula: C5H10O3

Molecular Weight: 118.13

MDL number: MFCD00004518

EINECS: 211-694-1

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250G RMB52.00 In Stock
1KG RMB189.60 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: −26 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 154 °C(lit.)
alpha  -10 º (neat)
Density  1.034 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.4130(lit.)
FEMA  2440 | ETHYL LACTATE
Flash point: 54.6±6.4 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Liquid
pka 13.21±0.20(Predicted)
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
PH 4 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor fruit-like odor
explosive limit 1.5-16.4%(V)
optical activity [α]20/D 10.5±1°, neat
Water Solubility  SOLUBLE
Merck  14,3817
BRN  1720839
LogP 0.31 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 687-47-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (S)-(687-47-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (2S)- (687-47-8)

Description and Uses

Ethyl L-lactate is used in the preparation of food additives, aryl aldimines, fragrances and in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be considered as a green solvent in chemical industries due to its biodegradable nature. As a solvent, it used in the production of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and cellulose ethers.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H318-H335
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P280-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi,F
Risk Statements  10-37-41
Safety Statements  24-26-39
RIDADR  UN 1192 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  OD5075000
Autoignition Temperature 752 °F
Hazard Note  Irritant/Flammable
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29181100
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg

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