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CHA.27793-1mL
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Technical Specifications Structured product data
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) | C5H10O3 |
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| CAS Number | 687-47-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 329748657 |
| EC Number | 211-694-1 |
| Beilstein/REAXYS Number | 1720839 |
| MDL number | MFCD00004518 |
Safety Information Handling visibility
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GHS02
GHS05
GHS07
   GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
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| signalword | Danger |
| hcodes | H226,H318,H335 |
| pcodes | P210 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 |
| 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 |
Technical Overview & Applications Use-case context
(−)-Ethyl L-lactate, with the CAS number 687-47-8, is a chiral compound that serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This ester of L-lactic acid is widely utilized in the production of biodegradable polymers, such as polylactic acid, which has numerous applications in medical devices, packaging materials, and textiles. The compounds optical purity is essential for its intended use, and its enantiomeric excess is typically greater than 99%. (−)-Ethyl L-lactate can be synthesized through the esterification of L-lactic acid with ethanol, and its properties, including a boiling point of 155-160°C and a specific rotation of -11.5°, make it a valuable chemical intermediate in various industries. Its applications continue to expand due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability.
