Name | AMYL LACTATE |
Synonyms | AMYL LACTATE N-AMYL-LACTATE Lactic acid, pentyl ester Pentyl 2-hydroxypropanoate 2-hydroxy-propionicacidpentylester Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, pentyl ester |
CAS | 6382-06-5 |
Molecular Formula | C8H16O3 |
Molar Mass | 160.21 |
Density | 1.0227 (rough estimate) |
Boling Point | 226.12°C (rough estimate) |
Water Solubility | 10g/L(25 ºC) |
Refractive Index | 1.4240 (estimate) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
category | flammable liquid |
flammability hazard characteristics | more flammable; Open flame, near heat, burns when it encounters oxidant; Combustion produces stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | carbon dioxide, dry powder |