Methyl Lactate , >98.0%(GC) , 547-64-8
CAS NO.：547-64-8
Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
Molecular Weight: 104.1
MDL number: MFCD00066367
EINECS: 208-930-0
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -66°C |
| alpha | [α]D20+1.410～+1.418 |
| Boiling point: | 35 °C (6 mmHg) |
| Density | 1.093 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 49 °C |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 13.07±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 1.09 |
| Water Solubility | miscible, hydrolyses |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,6094 |
| BRN | 1720586 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SOLVENT FLAVOURING PERFUMING |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Methyl lactate (547-64-8) |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | COC(=O)C(C)O |
| LogP | -0.670 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 547-64-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester(547-64-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl lactate (547-64-8) |
Description and Uses
Methyl lactate is a compound with many uses. It can be used as a solvent, as a starting material for the manufacture of polyiactic acid, or as a starting material for numerous other reactions. For example, it can be used as intermediate in lactic acid purification, and as building block in the synthesis of chiral components, e.g., pesticides, and as a starting material for lactide manufacture.
Methyl lactate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P305+P351+P338 |
| target organs | Respiratory system |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37 |
| Safety Statements | 24-24/25 |
| RIDADR | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | OD5670000 |
| F | 21 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 3.2 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29181100 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Flam. Liq. 3 STOT SE 3 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 547-64-8(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |
