Butyl Lactate
TL;DR: Butyl Lactate (CAS 138-22-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H14O3 and molecular weight 146.0943 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Also Known As: BUTYL LACTATE, Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, n-Butyl lactate, Butyllactate, Butyl L-lactate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.0943 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 46.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 146.0943 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 101.0 |
| Melting Point | -45 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 370 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.98 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 160 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | 1.418-1.424 |
| Solubility | Slight (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CCCCOC(=O)C(C)O |
| InChIKey | MRABAEUHTLLEML-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Butyl Lactate is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Butyl Lactate (CAS 138-22-7) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Butyl Lactate (CAS 138-22-7) is a photographic chemical with the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molecular weight of 146.09 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.98 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: Slight (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as BUTYL LACTATE and Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Butyl Lactate
Property Insights of Butyl Lactate
The XLogP value of 1.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Butyl Lactate. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 46.5 Ų, Butyl Lactate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Butyl Lactate has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Butyl Lactate?
The CAS number of Butyl Lactate is 138-22-7.
What is the molecular formula of Butyl Lactate?
The molecular formula of Butyl Lactate is C7H14O3.
What is the molecular weight of Butyl Lactate?
The molecular weight of Butyl Lactate is 146.0943 g/mol.
What are the applications of Butyl Lactate?
Butyl Lactate is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Butyl Lactate (CAS 138-22-7) with custom synthesis available...
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