Methyl lactate
- CAS No.
- DL:547-64-8/L:27871-49-4
- SDS
- SDS（134KB）
Basic Information
Similar to the properties of ethyl lactate, methyl lactate is colorless and clear with a peculiar odor. It is soluble in water and many solvents. It has a high boiling point and slow volatility rate. Products include D and L optically active isomers as well as racemic (DL isomers). Optically active isomers are currently used as synthetic raw materials in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Physical properties of methyl lactate
| Chemical Name | 2-methyl hydroxybenzoate |
| CAS Registry No. | 547-64-8 |
| Mol. Wt. | 104.10 |
| Description | Clear and colorless liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic ester odor |
| Specific gravity | 1.097 (20℃) |
| Refractive index | 1.4145 (20℃) |
| Melting Point | -66℃ |
| Boiling Point | 145℃ (760mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 55℃ (Closed) |
| Flash point | 385℃ |
| Explosibility | Lower limit 2.2 vol% Upper limit 21.0 vol% |
| Vapor pressure | 2.7mmHg (20℃) |
| Vapor density | 3.6 |
| Evaporation rate (20℃) | 29 (N-butyl acetic acid=100） |
| Surface tension | 31dyn/cm (20℃) |
| Thermal conductivity | 0.131kcal/m deg hr |
| Viscosity | 3.11cp (20℃) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alcohol |
| BOD | 0.94g/g |
| COD（Mn） | 0.42g/g |
Safety Data
| LD50 | At least 5000mg/kg (Male rats), At least 5000mg/kg (Female rats) |
| LC50 | At least 5730mg/m3 (Rats) No deaths |
Product Specifications
Product Type
Methyl lactate
Product Specifications
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Main Applications and Effects
Main applications
| Pharmaceuticals | Synthetic raw materials |
| Cosmetics | Raw material for fragrances |
| Industrial Applications | Detergents for electronic materials, general cleaning agents, solvents for printing, glass cleaners, plastic solvents, lubricants Agrochemical materials, insecticide materials, and soil improving agents. |
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