Ethyl Lactate Natural

Ethyl lactate, also known as lactic acid ethyl ester, is an organic compound commonly used as a solvent. It is considered biodegradable and environmental-friendly.

Product Details

Formula:

C5H10O3

CAS Number:

97-64-3

Also Known As:

Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Lactic acid ethyl ester; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester; Actylol; Acytol

Structure:

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applications:

Ethyl lactate is considered to be a "green solvent." Ethyl lactate and its aqueous solutions are used as sustainable media for organic synthesis. Due to its relatively low toxicity, ethyl lactate is used commonly in pharmaceutical preparations, food additives and fragrances.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

154

Density, g/cm3

1.031

Flash Point, °C

58

Melting point, °C

−26

Molecular weight, g/mol

118.13

Odor

Fruity odor

Purity, %

≥98

Refractive index, n20/D

1.413

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