Ethyl L-lactate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: °C to 25°C
• Density: 1.036 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 152°C to 155°C
• Flash Point: 46°C (114°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1192
• Beilstein: 1720839
• Merck Index: 14,3817
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 118.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl L-lactate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ethyl L-lactate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate

RUO – Research Use Only