8.22100
(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
(S)-(-)-Ethyl lactate, L(-)-Lactic acid ethyl ester, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester
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SMILES string
O[C@@H](C)C(=O)OCC
InChI
1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m0/s1
InChI key
LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
vapor pressure
1.6 hPa ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
400 °C
potency
>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
expl. lim.
1.5-16.4 % (v/v)
Quality Level
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pH
4 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)
kinematic viscosity
2.7 cSt(25 °C)
bp
154 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-25 °C
transition temp
flash point 53 °C
density
1.03 g/cm3 at 20 °C
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storage temp.
2-30°C
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Application
- Evaluation of operational parameters for ethyl lactate production using reactive distillation process: This study explores the environmentally benign production of ethyl lactate, highlighting its use as a bio-based solvent for chemical transformations (A Komesu et al., 2015).
- Influence of sequential fermentation with Torulaspora delbrueckii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on wine quality: Discusses the production of ethyl lactate and its effect on wine quality, providing insights into fermentation processes and flavor enhancement (I Loira et al., 2014).
- Titania-catalysed oxidative dehydrogenation of ethyl lactate: Examines a catalytic process for converting ethyl lactate to ethyl pyruvate, emphasizing green chemistry applications (EV Ramos-Fernandez et al., 2014).
- Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Focuses on the role of ethyl lactate in organic synthesis, showcasing its effectiveness in various chemical reactions (AV Dolzhenko, 2021).
- In Situ Analysis of Metabolic Characteristics Reveals the Key Yeast in the Spontaneous and Solid-State Fermentation Process of Chinese Light-Style Liquor: Investigates the influence of ethyl lactate on fermentation, particularly its impact on flavor profiles in beverage production (Y Kong et al., 2014).
Features and Benefits
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.032 - 1.034
Spec. rotation [α²0/D (undiluted): -11.0 - -9.5 °
Identity (IR): passes test
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
128.8 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
53.8 °C - closed cup
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