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W220500

Sigma-Aldrich

Butyl (S)-(−)-lactate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

(−)-Butyl L-lactate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CO2(CH2)3CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.18
FEMA Number:
2205
Beilstein:
1721597
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.434
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

4 (20 °C, vs air)

Assay

≥97%

autoignition temp.

720 °F

impurities

may contain ≤0.5% 1-Butanol (residual solvent)

bp

185-187 °C (lit.)

mp

−28 °C (lit.)

density

0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

creamy; waxy; earthy

SMILES string

CCCCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O

InChI

1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-5-10-7(9)6(2)8/h6,8H,3-5H2,1-2H3/t6-/m0/s1

InChI key

MRABAEUHTLLEML-LURJTMIESA-N

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General description

Butyl (S)-(-)-lactate (Butyl-S-lactate) is an alkyl lactate. It is widely used as a food additive. Enantioselective synthesis of butyl-S-lactate has been described.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

156.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

69 °C - closed cup


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

W220500-SAMPLE-K:
W220500-5KG-K:4548173959528
W220500-25KG-K:4548173959511
W220500-1KG-K:4548173959504
W220500-BULK-K:
W220500-VAR-K:
W220500-10KG-K:4548173959498


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Handbook of Green Chemicals, 441-441 (2004)
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Organic Synthesis with Enzymes in Non-Aqueous Media, 41-41 (2008)

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