Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
Synonym(s):Methyl (S)-(−)-lactate
- CAS NO.:27871-49-4
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 104.1
- MDL number: MFCD00064265
- EINECS: 248-704-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13
What is Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate?
Chemical properties
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is clear liquid
The Uses of Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is a methyl ester of L-Lactic acid.Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate is used in the synthesis of retinyl L-lactate by lipase-catalyzed transesterification .
The Uses of Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
It is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.
Definition
ChEBI: A methyl 2-hydroxypropionate that has S configuration.
General Description
This compound has benign qualities and is biodegradable, water miscible, and functions as a versatile solvent for CA membrane preparation. This is also used as an intermediate for the production of other chemicals, polymers, and derivatives. Thus this product has been enhanced for Safer solvents and auxiliaries.
Properties of Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
| Melting point: | -66°C |
| Boiling point: | 145 °C(lit.) |
| alpha | -8.5 º (neat) |
| Density | 1.092 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 121 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C |
| form | Liquid |
| pka | 13.07±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Clear |
| explosive limit | 2.2%(V) |
| optical activity | [α]18/D 8.1°, neat |
| Water Solubility | miscible, hydrolyses |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| BRN | 1720587 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 27871-49-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (2S)- (27871-49-4) |
Safety information for Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H319: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. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
| InChIKey | LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N |
Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate manufacturer
Triveni Interchem Private Limited (Group Of Triveni Chemicals)
Gujarat
product: Solid Methyl L-Lactate
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