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69819

(−)-Butyl L-lactate

≥97.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Synonym(s):

Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H14O3
CAS Number:
34451-19-9
Molecular Weight:
146.18
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57652211
EC Number:
252-036-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721597
MDL number:
MFCD00066454
Assay:
≥97.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
Form:
liquid
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Quality Segment

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

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.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

156.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

69 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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