| Identification | ||
| Name |
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Ethyl lactate |
| Synonyms |
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Lactic acid ethyl ester 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid ethyl ester ETHYL LACTATE NATURAL FCC
ETHYL LACTATE SOLVENT GRADE; Ethyl rac-lactate
Ethyl lactate 2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula |
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C5H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight |
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118.13 |
| CAS Registry Number |
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97-64-3 |
| EINECS |
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202-598-0 |
| FEMA |
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2440 |
| Properties | ||
| Density |
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1.03 |
| Melting point |
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-26 ºC |
| Boiling point |
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151 ºC |
| Refractive index |
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1.4124 |
| Flash point |
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46 ºC |
| Safety Data | ||
| Hazard Symbols |
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Xi |
| Risk Codes |
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R10;R37;R41 |
| Safety Description |
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S24;S26;S39 |
| Transport Information |
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UN 1192 |
Ethyl lactate Uses:
Ethyl lactate, for instance, is used in the electronics industry to remove salts and fat from circuit boards; it is also a component in paint strippers.
As solvent for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate.
Ethyl Lactate is a solvent manufactured from l(+) lactic acid which is miscible in water and most organic solvents and is cleared for use as a flavoring agent. it is a naturally occurring constituent of california and spanish sherries. it is a clear, colorless, nontoxic liquid of low volatility, having a ph of 7–7.5. it is used as a food and beverage flavoring agent.
