(-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%

Name: (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-020172

About (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%

(-)-Butyl L-lactate is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 34451-19-9 with a typical assay of above 97%. With the molecular formula C7H14O3, it has a molar mass of 146.18 g/mol. Systematically, it is named butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate. Alternative names: (+)-Butyl lactate and Butyl lactate, (S)-.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer (-)-Butyl L-lactate in 250 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-020172
CAS Number	34451-19-9
IUPAC name	butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	146.18 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0943
Purity / assay	>97%
InChIKey	MRABAEUHTLLEML-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES	CCCCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O
PubChem CID	6999977

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, (2S)-, (+)-Butyl lactate, Butyl lactate, (S)-, Butyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate, n-Butyl L-Lactate, (S)-Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, (S)-butyl lactate, Butyl (S)-2-hydroxypropanoate, (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester, (s)-n-butyllactate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%?

The CAS Registry Number of (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% is 34451-19-9. It is also known as Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, (2S)-, (+)-Butyl lactate, Butyl lactate, (S)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%?

(-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% has the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% can I order?

We supply (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% in (>97%) grade, in 250 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97%?

Yes. Every lot of (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. (-)-Butyl L-lactate, >97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.