Ethyl lactate
ALDRICH/W244015 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate
CAS Number: 97-64-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O3
Molecular Weight: 118.13
EC Number: 202-598-0
MDL Number: MFCD00065359
Linear Formula: CH3CH(OH)COOCH2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
bp | 154 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.031 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Kosher | |
natural | |
InChI | 1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2 |
InChI key | LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA |
optical activity | [α]20/D −10.5°, neat |
organoleptic | butter; fruity |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
SMILES string | CCOC(=O)C(C)O |
General description: | Ethyl lactate is a major volatile flavor compound identified in Chinese Luzhou-flavor type liquor. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in steel drum |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H226 - H315 - H318 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 10-37-41 |
Safety Statements | 24-26-39 |
RIDADR | UN1192 - class 3 - PG 3 - Ethyl lactate |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 114.8 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 46 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 154 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.031 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2440 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |