Methyl DL-lactate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

547-64-8

MDL Number

MFCD00066367

InChI Key

LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

methyl lactate, dl-methyl lactate, methyl dl-lactate, lactic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxypropionate, lactic acid, methyl ester, +--methyl lactate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate, methyl-lactate

PubChem CID

11040

ChEBI

CHEBI:83221

IUPAC Name

methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate

SMILES

CC(C(=O)OC)O

Color

Colorless to Yellow

Density

1.0900g/mL

Boiling Point

35°C (6.0 mmHg)

Flash Point

49°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

98.5% min. (GC)

Packaging

Glass bottle

Molecular Formula

C₄H₈O₃

Refractive Index

1.4120 to 1.414

Linear Formula

CH₃CH(OH)COOCH₃

Quantity

5 g

Specific Gravity

1.09

Merck Index

15, 6166

Specific Rotation

-0.5° to +0.5° (20°C, 589nm) (neat)

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: miscible,hydrolyses. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,miscible with most common organic solvents

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

104.11

Formula Weight

104.11

Percent Purity

99%

Physical Form

Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Methyl DL-lactate, 99%

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement:
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

EINECSNumber

208-930-0

RTECSNumber

OD5670000

TSCA

TSCA

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement:
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

EINECSNumber

208-930-0

RTECSNumber

OD5670000

TSCA

TSCA

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only