Ethyl Lactate

About Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate is considered to be a biodegradable compound which is most commonly used as a solvent in various industrial sectors. It has a molecular formula of C5H10O3 with the molar mass of 118.132 g/mol. It appears as a colorless liquid with a density of 1.03 g/cm3 and the melting point of -26 degrees Celsius. This compound shows very low toxicity hence finds application for various pharmaceutical preparations and food additives. It serves as the solvent for cellulose acetate & nitrocellulose. Ethyl Lactate offered by us has a high purity level and can industrially be produced from petrochemical stock. It is available at reasonable rates in bulk amounts as demanded by our respected clients.Key Features: Has a taste of milk cream Possesses buttery smell and colorless liquid Miscible with ether, gasoline and water Has 1.03 density at 68o F Product Details: Product Name : Ethyl Lactate Chemical Names : 97-64-3; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Actylol; Acytol; Solactol Molecular Formula : C5H10O3 Molecular Weight : 118.132 g/mol PubChem CID : 7344 IUPAC Name : ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate CAS Number : 97-64-3 EC Number : 202-598-0 Monoisotopic Mass : 118.063 g/mol Exact Mass : 118.063 g/mol Color : Colorless liquid Odor : Buttery odor Taste : Milk cream taste Boiling Point : 154C Melting Point : -26C Flash Point : 115 F Solubility : Miscible with water,gasoline, ether Density : 1.03 at 68 F Decomposition : When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.