Similar to the properties of Ethyl Lactate, DL-Methyl Lactate is colorless and clear with a peculiar odor. It is soluble in water and many solvents. It has a high boiling point and slow volatility rate. Products include D and L optically active isomers as well as racemic (DL isomers). Optically active isomers are currently used as synthetic raw materials in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Methyl Lactate (DL)
Purposes of use
Industrial products
Components
Methyl Lactate(DL)
CAS No.
DL:547-64-8
Basic information
Package unit, packing style
20kg Jerry can, 200kg polyetylene drum
Features (information on components, physical properties)
Chemical name, IUPAC name | Methyl Lactate |
|---|---|
| Another name | Methyl2-Hydroxypropanoate |
| CAS No. | 547-64-8 |
| Chemical formula | CH3CH(OH)COOCH3 |
| Structural formula |  |
| Mol. Wt. | 104.10 |
| Description | Clear and colorless liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic ester odor |
| Specific gravity | d20/20 1.080 ～ 1.100 |
| Refractive index | 1.4145（20℃） |
| Melting Point | -66℃ |
| Boiling Point | 143.8℃ (760mmHg) |
Flash Point | 54.5°C(Tag closed test) |
| Flash point | 385℃ |
| Explosibility | Lower limit 2.2 vol% Upper limit 21.0 vol% |
| Vapor pressure | 0.393kPa (20°C)0.746kPa (30°C) |
| Vapor density | 3.6 g/L |
| Evaporation rate (20℃) | 0.165(Butyl Acetate=1) |
| Surface tension | 35dyn/cm (20℃) |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.131kcal/m deg hr |
| Viscosity | 3.106cp (20℃) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol |
| BOD | 0.94g/g |
| COD(Mn) | 0.45g/g |
*For detailed information on harmfulness and data on properties of Methyl Lactate, please see the safety data sheet (SDS).
Safety data
| LD50 | 5,000 mg/kg or more (rat; oral) |
|---|---|
| LC50 | 5.73 g/㎥ or more (rat). No dead cases |
Product specs
Product Type
Methyl Lactate
Product Specifications
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Main purposes of use and effects
Main applications
| Pharmaceuticals | Synthetic raw materials |
| Cosmetics | Raw material for fragrances |
| Industrial Applications | Detergents for electronic materials, general cleaning agents, solvents for printing, glass cleaners, plastic solvents, lubricants Agrochemical materials, insecticide materials, and soil improving agents. |
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