Ethyl Lactate

Product Description

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 68^o 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 : 154°C
• Melting Point : -26°C
• 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.