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Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate

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Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate Basic information

Product Name:
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
Synonyms:
  • PURASOLV(R) ML
  • S-(-)-LACTIC ACID METHYL ESTER
  • (S)-(-)-METHYL LACTATE
  • S(-)-2-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE METHYL
  • METHYL S-(-)-LACTATE
  • METHYL-(S)-LACTATE
  • METHYL-S(-)-2-HYDROXY-PROPIONATE
  • (-)-METHYL L-LACTATE
CAS:
27871-49-4
MF:
C4H8O3
MW:
104.1
EINECS:
248-704-9
Product Categories:
  • Chiral Building Blocks
  • Esters (Chiral)
  • Synthetic Organic Chemistry
  • Chiral Building Blocks
  • Esters
  • Organic Building Blocks
Mol File:
27871-49-4.mol
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Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate Chemical Properties

Melting point:
-66°C
alpha 
-8.5 º (neat)
Boiling point:
145 °C(lit.)
Density 
1.092 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.414
Flash point:
121 °F
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C
form 
Liquid
pka
13.07±0.20(Predicted)
color 
Clear
explosive limit
2.2%(V)
optical activity
[α]18/D 8.1°, neat
Water Solubility 
miscible, hydrolyses
Sensitive 
Moisture Sensitive
BRN 
1720587
InChIKey
LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N
LogP
-0.549 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference
27871-49-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (2S)- (27871-49-4)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
10-36/37
Safety Statements 
24
RIDADR 
UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 
1
21
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29181100

MSDS

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Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is clear liquid

Uses

Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is a methyl ester of L-Lactic acid.Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is used in the synthesis of retinyl L-lactate by lipase-catalyzed transesterification .

Uses

It is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.

Definition

ChEBI: A methyl 2-hydroxypropionate that has S configuration.

General Description

This compound has benign qualities and is biodegradable, water miscible, and functions as a versatile solvent for CA membrane preparation. This is also used as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals, polymers, and derivatives. Thus this product has been enhanced for Safer solvents and auxiliaries.

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