| Formula / Notation | C5H10O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 97-64-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| Melting Point | -26 °C |
| Boiling Point | 309 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.03 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Appearance | Ethyl lactate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Flash point 115 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
| Also Known As | ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 97-64-3; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Solactol; Actylol; Acytol; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Lactate d'ethyle; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester |
| Category | Solvents |
What is Ethyl lactate?
Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is the ethyl ester obtained of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an ethyl ester, a secondary alcohol and a lactate ester. It is functionally related to a 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Other Names / Synonyms: ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 97-64-3; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Solactol; Actylol; Acytol; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Lactate d'ethyle; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -26 °C |
| Boiling Point | 309 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.03 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Appearance | Ethyl lactate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Flash point 115 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate is the ethyl ester obtained of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an ethyl ester, a secondary alcohol and a lactate ester. It is functionally related to a 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.
Used as a reaction solvent in organic synthesis, extraction solvent, cleaning agent, or in pharmaceutical manufacture.
Flammable solvent. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Use in well-ventilated area or fume hood. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for Ethyl lactate is: C5H10O3