(−)-Methyl L-lactate
ALDRICH/230340 - 98%, optical purity ee: 97% (GLC)
Synonym: Methyl (S)-(−)-lactate
CAS Number: 27871-49-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O3
Molecular Weight: 104.10
EC Number: 248-704-9
MDL Number: MFCD00064265
Linear Formula: CH3CH(OH)CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | 98% |
| bp | 144-145 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | liquid |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  , |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/ |
| InChI key | LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA |
| optical activity | [α]18/D −8.1°, neat |
| optical purity | ee: 97% (GLC) |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)[C@H](C)O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| General description: | (-)-Methyl |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.This compound has benign qualities and is biodegradable, water miscible, and functions as a versatile solvent for CA membrane preparation. This is also used as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals, polymers, and derivatives. Thus this product has been enhanced for Safer solvents and auxiliaries. Click here  for more information. |
| Packaging: | 5, 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37 |
| Safety Statements | 24 |
| RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 120.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 49 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 98% |
| bp | 144-145 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352108 |