Ethyl Lactate
TL;DR: Ethyl Lactate (CAS 97-64-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10O3 and molecular weight 118.062996 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Also Known As: ETHYL LACTATE, Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, Solactol, Actylol, Acytol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.062996 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 46.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 118.062996 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 79.0 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Melting Point | -26 °C |
| Boiling Point | 309 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.03 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 115 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.75 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4124 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| SMILES | CCOC(=O)C(C)O |
| InChIKey | LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Ethyl 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. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥98%. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Ethyl Lactate is a photographic chemical identified by CAS number 97-64-3 and the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.06 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.03 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Miscible with water. Synonyms include ETHYL LACTATE and Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H226, H315, H318, H335
Chemical Property Profile of Ethyl Lactate
Property Insights of Ethyl Lactate
The XLogP value of 0.2 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Ethyl Lactate. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 46.5 Ų, Ethyl Lactate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Ethyl 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 Ethyl Lactate?
The CAS number of Ethyl Lactate is 97-64-3.
What is the molecular formula of Ethyl Lactate?
The molecular formula of Ethyl Lactate is C5H10O3.
What is the molecular weight of Ethyl Lactate?
The molecular weight of Ethyl Lactate is 118.062996 g/mol.
What are the applications of Ethyl Lactate?
Ethyl 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. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥98%. Available from CoreyChem...
Where can I buy Ethyl Lactate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Ethyl Lactate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Ethyl Lactate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.