69819

(−)-Butyl L-lactate

≥97.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

• Synonym(s): Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₄O₃
• CAS Number: 34451-19-9
• Molecular Weight: 146.18
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1721597
• EC Number: 252-036-3
• MDL number: MFCD00066454
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• PubChem Substance ID: 57652211
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥97.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
• form: liquid
• optical activity: [α]20/D −13±1°, neat
• bp: 183-190 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.981 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O
• InChI: 1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-5-10-7(9)6(2)8/h6,8H,3-5H2,1-2H3/t6-/m0/s1
• InChI key: MRABAEUHTLLEML-LURJTMIESA-N

Description

Application

(−)-Butyl L-lactate can be used as a precursor to synthesize poly(lactic acid) and in the synthesis of chiral mesogens (liquid crystals). It can also be used as a component in various pesticide formulations.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 156.2 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 69 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter