Methyl Lactate
TL;DR: Methyl Lactate (CAS 547-64-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H8O3 and molecular weight 104.04734 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Also Known As: METHYL LACTATE, Methyl DL-lactate, Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, DL-Methyl lactate, Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 104.04734 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 46.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 104.04734 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 69.0 |
| Melting Point | Freezing Point: approximately -66 °C |
| Boiling Point | 144-145 °C |
| Density | 1.09 at 19 °C |
| Flash Point | 51 °C (124 °F) - closed cup |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.85 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4156 at 16 °C/D |
| Solubility | Miscible in water with decomposition |
| SMILES | CC(C(=O)OC)O |
| InChIKey | LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl Lactate is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methyl Lactate (CAS 547-64-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Methyl Lactate (CAS 547-64-8) is a photographic chemical with the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.09 at 19 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Miscible in water with decomposition. It is also known as METHYL LACTATE and Methyl DL-lactate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methyl Lactate
Property Insights of Methyl Lactate
The XLogP value of -0.1 indicates that Methyl Lactate is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 46.5 Ų, Methyl Lactate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl 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 Methyl Lactate?
The CAS number of Methyl Lactate is 547-64-8.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl Lactate?
The molecular formula of Methyl Lactate is C4H8O3.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl Lactate?
The molecular weight of Methyl Lactate is 104.04734 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl Lactate?
Methyl Lactate is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Methyl Lactate (CAS 547-64-8) with...
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