Ethyl L(-)-lactate
Synonym: Ethyl L-lactate;L-Ethyl Lactate; (S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate; L(-)-Lactic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS No.: 687-47-8
EINECS No.: 211-694-1
Molecular Formula: C5H10O3
Molecular Weight: 118.1311
Structure Formula:
Standard:
Items | Specifications |
| Appearance: | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Assay: | ≥99.0% |
| Optical Purity: | ≥99.0%. |
| Color (APHA) | ≤20 |
| Acidity (mg KOH/g): | ≤0.2% |
| Ethanol: | 0.7% max. |
| Water: | ≤2000ppm |
| Methyl lactate: | ≤0.01% |
| Density (25ºC): | 1.030~1.040 |
Properties: It is a colorless to yellowish transparent liquid, with a strong smell of wine.
Melting temperature:25ºC; Boiling point 154.2ºC; Relative density 1.0302; The refractive index of 1.4124;Flash point is 96ºC;Solubility soluble in ethanol, ether.Miscible with water.
Uses: Used as food flavoring agent, liquor flavoring agent and medicine intermediate. It can be also used in chiral medicine and pesticide fields.
Storage: It should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and ventilated area. 12 months if unopened since the date of production.
Packing: 200kg/drum