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IUPAC name
Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
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Other names
Ethyl lactate; Lactic acid ethyl ester; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester; Actylol; Acytol
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.363 |
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UN number | 1192 |
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Properties | |
C5H10O3 | |
Molar mass | 118.132 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 1.03 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −26 °C (−15 °F; 247 K) |
Boiling point | 151 to 155 °C (304 to 311 °F; 424 to 428 K) |
Miscible | |
Solubility in ethanol and most alcohols |
Miscible |
Chiral rotation ([α]D)
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−11.3° |
-72.6·10−6 cm3/mol | |
Structure | |
3.46 D[1] | |
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Danger | |
H226, H318, H335 | |
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P312, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501 | |
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Flash point | 58 °C (136 °F; 331 K) |
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Related compounds
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Lactic acid, Methyl lactate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ethyl lactate, also known as lactic acid ethyl ester, is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CO2CH2CH3. It is the ethyl ester of lactic acid. A colorless liquid, it is a chiral ester. Being naturally derived, it is readily available as a single enantiomer. It is commonly used as a solvent.[4] This compound is considered biodegradable and can be used as a water-rinsible degreaser. Ethyl lactate is found naturally in small quantities in a wide variety of foods including wine, chicken, and various fruits. The odor of ethyl lactate when dilute is mild, buttery, creamy, with hints of fruit and coconut.[5]