687-47-8
| Name | Ethyl L(-)-lactate |
| CAS | 687-47-8 |
| EINECS(EC#) | 211-694-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004518 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| MOL File | 687-47-8.mol |
Chemical Properties
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Melting point | −26 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -10 º (neat) |
| Boiling point | 154 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.034 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| FEMA | 2440 |
| refractive index | n |
| Fp | 120 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 13.21±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | fruit-like odor |
| PH | 4 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| explosive limit | 1.5-16.4%(V) |
| Optical Rotation | [α]20/D 10.5±1°, neat |
Safety Data
| Symbol(GHS) |    GHS02,GHS05,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H226-H318-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P241-P280-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,F |
| Risk Statements | |
| Safety Statements | |
| RIDADR | UN 1192 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | OD5075000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 752 °F |
| Hazard Note | Irritant/Flammable |
| TSCA | Yes |
| REACH Registrations | Active |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29181100 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Dam. 1 Flam. Liq. 3 STOT SE 3 |
| Toxicity |