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(−)-Methyl L-lactate

98%, optical purity ee: 97% (GLC)

• Synonym(s): Methyl (S)-(−)-lactate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 27871-49-4
• Molecular Weight: 104.10
• Beilstein: 1720587
• EC Number: 248-704-9
• MDL number: MFCD00064265
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• PubChem Substance ID: 24853796
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• optical activity: [α]18/D −8.1°, neat
• optical purity: ee: 97% (GLC)
• greener alternative product characteristics: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• refractive index: n20/D 1.413 (lit.)
• bp: 144-145 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• greener alternative category: Aligned,
• SMILES string: COC(=O)[C@H](C)O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3/t3-/m0/s1
• InChI key: LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-VKHMYHEASA-N

Description

General description

(-)-Methyl L-lactate can be used as a chiral auxiliary during the synthesis of Bao Gong Teng A, an antiglaucoma compound.

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.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. Click here for more information.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H319 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 120.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 49 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves