Ethyl lactate, also known as lactic acid ethyl ester, is a monobasic ester formed from lactic acid and ethanol, commonly used as a solvent. This compound is considered biodegradable and can be used as a water-rinsible degreaser. Ethyl lactate is found naturally in small quantities in a wide variety of foods including wine, chicken, and various fruits. The odor of ethyl lactate when dilute is mild, buttery, creamy, with hints of fruit and coconut.

CAS：7699-00-5
中文别名：
英文别名：R-ethyl lactate;ethyl (R)-(+)-lactate;(R)-ethyl 2-hydroxylpropionate;()-Ethyl D-lactate;(R)-2-hydroxy-propionic acid ethyl ester;(R)-Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate;2-hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester;2-hydroxy-(2R)-propanoic acid ethyl ester;Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (R)-;
分子式：C5H10O3
分子量：118.131
精确质量：118.063
Psa：46.53
Logp：-0.0697

MDL号：MFCD00077825

密度：1.05 g/cm3
沸点：150-153ºC
闪点：46ºC
折射率：n20/D 1.413

安全说明：S24; S26; S39
危险类别码：R10
危险品运输编码：UN 1192 3/PG 3
海关编码：2918110000
危险类别：3.2
包装等级：III
危险品标志：Xi

用途
用于生化研究。