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CHA.32969-250mL
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CHA.32969-1L
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€84.00
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250 mL | CHA.32969-250mL | €42.32 |
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1 L | CHA.32969-1L | €84.00 |
purum, ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)
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Technical Specifications Structured product data
| Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) | C5H10O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 687-47-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352108 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 329761971 |
| EC Number | 211-694-1 |
| Beilstein/REAXYS Number | 1720839 |
| MDL number | MFCD00004518 |
| Assay | ≥98.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC) |
| Form | liquid |
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 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| 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 |
| ppe | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
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 various chemical syntheses. It is the ethyl ester of L-lactic acid and exhibits a high degree of optical purity, making it an essential component in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. The compounds chiral nature allows it to be used as a building block for the synthesis of complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. (−)-Ethyl L-lactate is also used as a solvent and a flavoring agent in the food and cosmetic industries due to its mild and characteristic odor. Its chemical properties, such as its boiling point and solubility, make it a versatile compound that can be easily handled and processed in various industrial applications.
