Butyl (S)-(−)-lactate
ALDRICH/W220500 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: (−)-Butyl L-lactate
CAS Number: 34451-19-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O3
Molecular Weight: 146.18
MDL Number: MFCD00066454
Linear Formula: CH3CH(OH)CO2(CH2)3CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| autoignition temp. | 720 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 185-187 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| impurities | may contain ≤0.5% 1-Butanol (residual solvent) |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-5-10-7( |
| InChI key | MRABAEUHTLLEML-LURJTMIESA |
| mp | −28 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | creamy; waxy; earthy |
| Quality Level | 300  |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O |
| vapor density | 4 (20 °C, vs air) |
| General description: | Butyl (S)-(-)-lactate (Butyl-S-lactate) is an alkyl lactate. It is widely used as a food additive. Enantioselective synthesis of butyl-S-lactate has been described. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 156.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 69 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 185-187 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −28 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2205 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |