(+)-Ethyl D-lactate

Chemical properties

(+)-Ethyl D-lactate has been shown to have a helical structure, which is different from the linear form of L-lactate. This difference has been modeled mathematically and confirmed by small-angle x-ray diffraction studies. (+)-Ethyl D-lactate has been shown to inhibit the virulence factor lipase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an important pathogen in cystic fibrosis patients. The drug can also be used as a vaporiser for the treatment of bacterial infections such as P. aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis patients, which can cause high blood pressure when left untreated.

What are the applications of Application

Ethyl D-Lactate is a low-toxicity solvent

Definition

ChEBI: (+)-Ethyl D-lactate is the ethyl ester obtained of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. (+)-Ethyl D-lactate is a secondary alcohol, a lactate ester and an ethyl ester. It is functionally related to a 2-hydroxypropanoic acid.

Synthesis

(+)-Ethyl D-lactate is a synthetic compound that is used for the synthesis of lactates and other esters. It can be synthesized from ethyl alcohol and lactic acid by titration calorimetry.