(+)-Ethyl D-lactate

CAS NO.：7699-00-5
Empirical Formula: C5H10O3
Molecular Weight: 118.13
MDL number: MFCD00077825
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-24 13:15:37

What is (+)-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.

Properties of (+)-Ethyl D-lactate

Boiling point:	150-153 °C
Density	1.0345 g/cm3(Temp: 23 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.413
Flash point:	46 °C
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	13.21±0.20(Predicted)
color	Colourless
BRN	1720840

Safety information for (+)-Ethyl D-lactate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.