DL-Lactide, 99%

Product Code. 11392836

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L09026.09

Description

CAS: 95-96-5 | C6H8O4 | 144.13 g/mol

DL-Lactide is used to produce 2-hydroxy-propionic acid 1-(1-phenyl-ethoxycarbonyl)-ethyl ester. It acts as an important raw material and an intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyes. It is involved in enzymatic alcoholysis to produce both alkyl (R)-lactates and alkyl (S,S)-lactyllactates.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
DL-Lactide is used to produce 2-hydroxy-propionic acid 1-(1-phenyl-ethoxycarbonyl)-ethyl ester. It acts as an important raw material and an intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyes. It is involved in enzymatic alcoholysis to produce both alkyl (R)-lactates and alkyl (S,S)-lactyllactates.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.

Notes
Moisture senstive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-96-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00011685,MFCD00082566
• InChI Key: JJTUDXZGHPGLLC-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: dl-lactide, lactide, dilactide, 1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl, 3,6-dimethyl-2,5-dioxo-1,4-dioxane, lactic acid, bimol. cyclic ester, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, bimol. cyclic ester, p-dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl, d +-lactide, --l-dilactide
• PubChem CID: 7272
• IUPAC Name: 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione
• SMILES: CC1OC(=O)C(C)OC1=O

• Melting Point: 122°C to 126°C
• Boiling Point: 138°C to 142°C (8 mmHg)
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 82121
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 144.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: DL-Lactide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• DL-Lactide

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : DL-Lactide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only