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Ethyl L(-)-lactate

Product Name
Ethyl L(-)-lactate
CAS No.
687-47-8
Chemical Name
Ethyl L(-)-lactate
Synonyms
ETHYL (S)-(-)-LACTATE;Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropanoate;L-Ethyl Lactate;ETHYL L-LACTATE;Ethyl L-lactate 99%;(S)-(-)-ETHYL LACTATE;(S)-Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate;(-)-ETHYL (S)-2-HYDROXYPROPIONATE;-L;actate
CBNumber
CB7296026
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Formula Weight
118.13
MOL File
687-47-8.mol
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Ethyl L(-)-lactate Property

Melting point:
−26 °C(lit.)
alpha 
-10 º (neat)
Boiling point:
154 °C(lit.)
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
optical activity
[α]20/D 10.5±1°, neat
explosive limit
1.5-16.4%(V)
Water Solubility 
SOLUBLE
Merck 
14,3817
BRN 
1720839
LogP
0.31 at 20℃
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)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi,F
Risk Statements 
10-37-41
Safety Statements 
24-26-39
RIDADR 
UN 1192 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
OD5075000
Autoignition Temperature
752 °F
Hazard Note 
Irritant/Flammable
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29181100
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
8.22100
Product name
(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate
Purity
for synthesis
Packaging
100mL
Price
$39.3
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
8.22100
Product name
(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate
Purity
for synthesis
Packaging
1L
Price
$99.8
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
69799
Product name
(?)-Ethyl L-lactate
Purity
purum, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
Packaging
1l
Price
$110
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
08996
Product name
(?)-Ethyl L-lactate
Purity
analytical standard
Packaging
1ml
Price
$76.5
Updated
2025/07/31
TCI Chemical
Product number
L0162
Product name
Ethyl L-(-)-Lactate
Purity
>98.0%(GC)
Packaging
25g
Price
$19
Updated
2025/07/31
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Ethyl L(-)-lactate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear liquid

Uses

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

Uses

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

Ethyl L(-)-lactate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Holmium Oxide Fatty acid (C10～C20) Ethanol Ethyl lactate Concentrated sulfuric acid Aqueous agent Lactic acid

Preparation Products

Lofexidine
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WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
Product
Ethyl L(-)-lactate 687-47-8
Price
US $0.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
98.0%
Supply Ability
1000kg/month
Release date
2021-12-16
Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
Ethyl L(-)-lactate 687-47-8
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US $10.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10 mt
Release date
2024-11-22
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
Product
Ethyl L (-) -Lactate 687-47-8
Price
US $79.00-38.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
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20ton
Release date
2024-12-03

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