Chemical Properties
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is clear liquid
Uses
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is a methyl ester of L-Lactic acid.Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is used in the synthesis of retinyl L-lactate by lipase-catalyzed transesterification .
Uses
It is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.
Definition
ChEBI: A methyl 2-hydroxypropionate that has S configuration.
General Description
This compound has benign qualities and is biodegradable, water miscible, and functions as a versatile solvent for CA membrane preparation. This is also used as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals, polymers, and derivatives. Thus this product has been enhanced for Safer solvents and auxiliaries.