Basic information
- CAS
27871-49-4- Standard SMILES
COC(=O)[C@H](C)O- InChIKey
LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N- Molecular formula
- C4H8O3
- Average molar mass
- 104.1 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 104.04734411
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- methyl (S)-lactate
- IUPAC
- methyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
- English name
- Methyl (S)-(-)-lactate
- Molecular formula
- C4H8O3
- Molecular weight
- 104.1
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
27871-49-4- PubChem CID
- 94386
- DTXSID
DTXSID9074359- ChEBI
CHEBI:83222- UNII
- 0379G9C44S
- EC Number
- 248-704-9
- Nikkaji
- J183.056B
Properties
Computed structural properties
- XLogP
- -0.1
- Topological polar surface area
- 46.5 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 3
- Rotatable bonds
- 2
- Heavy atoms
- 7
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 69
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- -66 °C · -66°C
- alpha
- -8.5 · -8.5 º (neat)
- Boiling point
- 145 °C · 145 °C(lit.)
- Density
- 1.092 g/mL · 1.092 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
- refractive index
- 20 · n20/D 1.414
- FLAVIS Number
- 9.644 · 09.644 | (S)-Methyl lactate
- Flash point
- 121 °F · 121 °F
- storage temp.
- -20 °C · Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C
- form
- Liquid
- pka
- 13.07 · 13.07±0.20(Predicted)
- color
- Clear
- optical activity
- 18 · [α]18/D 8.1°, neat
- explosive limit
- 2.2 % · 2.2%(V)
- Water Solubility
- miscible, hydrolyses
- Sensitive
- Moisture Sensitive
- BRN
- 1720587 · 1720587
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- SOLVENTFLAVOURINGPERFUMING
- InChI
- 1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3/t3-/m0/s1
- InChIKey
- LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N
- SMILES
- COC(=O)[C@H](C)O
- LogP
- -0.549 · -0.549 (est)
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 27871 · 27871-49-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
- FDA UNII
- 379 G9C44S · 0379G9C44S
- EPA Substance Registry System
- 2 · Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (2S)- (27871-49-4)
- UNSPSC Code
- 12352108 · 12352108
- NACRES
- 22 · NA.22
- Symbol(GHS)
- 2 · GHS02,GHS07
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- 226 · H226-H319-H335
- Precautionary statements
- 210 · P210-P305+P351+P338
- target organs
- Respiratory system
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- Hazard Codes
- Xi
- Risk Statements
- 10 · 10-36/37
- Safety Statements
- 24 · 24
- RIDADR
- 3272 · UN 3272 3/PG 3
- WGK Germany
- 1 · 1
- F
- 21 · 21
- TSCA
- TSCA listed
- HazardClass
- 3 · 3
- PackingGroup
- III
- HS Code
- 29181100 · 29181100
- Storage Class
- 3 · 3 - Flammable liquids
- Hazard Classifications
- 2 Flam · Eye Irrit. 2Flam. Liq. 3STOT SE 3
- REACH Registrations
- Active
- Limited Quantities
- 5 L · 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
- Excepted Quantities
- Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Warning
H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids];H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation];H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Warning
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (S)-
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
PMN - indicates a commenced PMN (Pre-Manufacture Notices) substance.
Status: Active Update: 30-03-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/5576
(S)-(-)-Methyl lactate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and Categories
Flam. Liq. 3 (100%);Eye Irrit. 2A (98.9%);STOT SE 3 (100%)
Flammable liquid - category 3;Eye irritation - category 2;Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - category 3
Flam. Liq. 3;STOT SE 3;Eye Irrit. 2
Regulatory information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (S)-
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
PMN - indicates a commenced PMN (Pre-Manufacture Notices) substance.
Status: Active Update: 30-03-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/5576
(S)-(-)-Methyl lactate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Safety data
- F
- 21
- PPE
- Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
- wgk
- 1
- tsca
- TSCA listed
- ridadr
- UN 3272 3/PG 3
- hs_code
- 29181100
- risk_code
- 10-36/37
- Signal word
- Warning
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS02,GHS07
- hazard_code
- Xi
- safety_code
- 24
- hazard_class
- 3
- Storage Class
- 3 - Flammable liquids
- packing_group
- III
- target organs
- Respiratory system
- Hazard statements
- H226-H319-H335
- Limited Quantities
- 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid)
- Excepted Quantities
- Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
- REACH Registrations
- Active
- Hazard Classifications
- Eye Irrit. 2Flam. Liq. 3STOT SE 3
- Precautionary statements
- P210-P305+P351+P338
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
Applications
UsesMethyl (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 .
UsesIt is used in pharmaceutical industry, agricultural fields and is also used as a solvent.
General DescriptionThis 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.
Upstream & downstream products
Upstream raw materials
Downstream products
Suppliers100 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: A methyl 2-hydroxypropionate that has S configuration.
Related reactions
Compound notes
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