Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.0900g/mL
• Boiling Point: 144.0°C to 145.0°C
• Flash Point: 49°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4120 to 1.4140
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: 3272
• Specific Gravity: 1.09
• Specific Rotation Condition: + 8.50 (20.00°C c=neat)
• Specific Rotation: + 8.50
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible,hydrolyses. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,miscible with most common organic solvents
• IUPAC Name: methyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
• Formula Weight: 104.11
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.

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.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only