Product Name:

Ethyl Lactate

WCode:

05-012

CAS No.

97-64-3, 687-47-8 (L-form)

Molecular Formula:

C5H10O3

Formula Weight:

118.13

           

Physical and Chemical Properties

 

Physical State

Clear liquid to yellow liquid

 

Melting Point

-26°C

 

Boiling Point

151-155°C

 

Specific Gravity

1.029-1.032

 

Solubility in Water

Soluble (Soluble in Alcohol, paraffin oils)

 

Vapor Density

4.07

 

Refractive Index

1.410-1.420

 

NFPA Ratings

Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Reactivity:0

 

Flash Point

46°C

 

Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions

 

 

 

 

Applications

 

It is used commercially in tanning leather and dyeing wool; as a flavoring agent and preservative in food processing and carbonated beverages; and as a raw material in making plastics, solvents, inks, and lacquers; as a catalyst in numerous chemical processes.

 

 

Sales Specification

 

Appearance

Colorless transparent liquid

 

Refraction index

1.410-1.420

 

Acidity

1.0 Max

 

Heavy metal (As Pb)

0.001% Max

 

Relative density (25°C)

1.029-1.032

 

Content

98.00% Min

 

Arsenic Salt

0.0002% Max

 

 

 

 

Packing

 

In 25 KG plastic drum or 200 KGS plastic drum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transportation

UN No:

1192

Hazard Class:

3

Packing Group:

III