1.09639

Ethyl(-)-L-lactate

EMPLURA^®

• Synonym(s): Ethyl(-)-L-lactate, L(-)-Lactic acid ethyl ester, (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester
• CAS Number: 687-47-8
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• MDL number: MFCD00004518
• UNSPSC Code: 12352108
• EC Index Number: 211-694-1

Properties

• vapor pressure: 1.6 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: EMPLURA^®
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 400 °C
• potency: >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• expl. lim.: 1.5-16.4 % (v/v)
• greener alternative product characteristics: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• pH: 4 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H₂O)
• kinematic viscosity: 2.7 cSt(25 °C)
• bp: 154 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -25 °C
• transition temp: flash point 53 °C
• density: 1.03 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• greener alternative category: Aligned,
• storage temp.: 2-25°C
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m0/s1
• InChI key: LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N

Description

General description

EMPLURA^®

EMPLURA^® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is a safer and more sustainable alternative to ethyl acetate and acetone. It is an ester of natural L-lactic acid, which is produced by fermentation of sugar and thus aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". Click here for more information.

Features and Benefits

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Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H318 - H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 128.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 53.8 °C - closed cup