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Ethyl L(-)-lactate

Synonym(s):(−)-Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate;(S)-(−)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester;(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate;L-Lactic acid ethyl ester;L(-)-Lactic acid ethyl ester, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester

  • CAS NO.:687-47-8
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 118.13
  • MDL number: MFCD00004518
  • EINECS: 211-694-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:15:30
Ethyl L(-)-lactate Structural

What is Ethyl L(-)-lactate?

Chemical properties

clear liquid

The Uses of Ethyl L(-)-lactate

(-)-Ethyl L-Lactate is a naturally occuring chemical compound that is often used as an industrial solvent in chemical reactions.

The Uses of Ethyl L(-)-lactate

Ethyl L-lactate is used in the preparation of food additives, aryl aldimines, fragrances and in pharmaceutical preparations. It can be considered as a green solvent in chemical industries due to its biodegradable nature. As a solvent, it used in the production of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and cellulose ethers.

Definition

ChEBI: The (2S)-enantiomer of ethyl lactate.

General Description

Ethyl?lactate is an economically viable?green solvent used in organic synthesis. It is generally employed in organic reactions like multi-component reactions, cycloaddition reaction, asymmetric induction, photochemical synthesis, and ligand-free coupling reactions, etc.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of Ethyl L(-)-lactate

Melting point: −26 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 154 °C(lit.)
alpha  -10 º (neat)
Density  1.034 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  2 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.4130(lit.)
FEMA  2440 | ETHYL LACTATE
Flash point: 54.6±6.4 °C
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka 13.21±0.20(Predicted)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
PH 4 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor fruit-like odor
explosive limit 1.5-16.4%(V)
optical activity [α]20/D 10.5±1°, neat
Water Solubility  SOLUBLE
Merck  14,3817
BRN  1720839
CAS DataBase Reference 687-47-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (S)-(687-47-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (2S)- (687-47-8)

Safety information for Ethyl L(-)-lactate

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Ethyl L(-)-lactate

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