Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate CAS NO.27871-49-4

L-Methyl lactate is the methyl ester deriving from L-lactic acid which is produced through the bio-fermentation of corn and is featured for its high o…

L-Methyl lactate is the methyl ester deriving from L-lactic acid which is produced through the bio-fermentation of corn and is featured for its high optical purity, colorless clear liquid, light characteristic odor, it’s easily soluble in alcohol, ester, acetone, ethyl etc. and it’s hydrolytic partially in water. Application Mainly used in chiral pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Specification data. Assay(GC) Min. 99% Steroo Chemical purity Min. 99.5% Color Max. 50apha Acid value Max. 0.2% Methanol Max. 0.5% Water(Karl-Fisher) Max. 0.3% Specific gravity/Density( 25 °C) 1.085~1.098 Refractive index( 20°C) 1.410-1.418 Basic physical& Chemical properties. Boiling point 144.8°C( 760Kpa) Melting/Freezing point -66 °C Distillation range(5-95%, 1013mbar) 140-150°C Flash point 55°C Auto ignition point 385°C Viscosity 3.1mPa.s(25°C) Molecular weight 140.11g/mol Molecular formula C4H8O3 Packing Net weight 210kg per polyethylene barrel or at the requirement of customer. Storage Store at a cool and dry plac without light, avoid oxidizing agent, alkaline substance, for more information, please refer to the MSDS. Shelf life 12 months since the date of production when stored in required condition.