Name | methyl (R)-lactate |
Synonyms | D-Methyl Lactate methyl d-lactate methyl (R)-lactate Methyl-(r)-lactate methyl d-(+)-lactate Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate (r)-(+)-methyl lactate methyl (r)-(+)-lactate d-lactic acid methyl ester Methyl (R)-2-Hydroxypropanoate d-(+)-lactic acid methyl ester methyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate Methyl (2R)-2-Hydroxypropanoate (2R)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Methyl Ester Methyl D-lactate,D-Lactic acid methyl ester |
CAS | 17392-83-5 |
EINECS | 241-420-6 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3/t3-/m1/s1 |
InChIKey | LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-GSVOUGTGSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
Molar Mass | 104.1 |
Density | 1.09g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 144-145°C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | 8.5 º (c=neat) |
Flash Point | 121°F |
Water Solubility | miscible, hydrolyses |
Vapor Presure | 1.93mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless |
Merck | 14,6094 |
pKa | 13.07±0.20(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.413(lit.) |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
HS Code | 29181100 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
Use | D-methyl lactate is a compound with a variety of applications. It may be used as a solvent, as an initial material for the preparation of polylactic acid, or as an initial material for a variety of other reactions. For example, it can be used as an intermediate for the purification of lactic acid, and as a base material for the synthesis of chiral components such as pesticides, and as a starting material for the preparation of latex. |