Butyl lactate, 98%

Name: Butyl lactate, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008721

About Butyl lactate, 98%

Butyl lactate (CAS 138-22-7) is an ester offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. The compound has the formula C7H14O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol. The IUPAC name is butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate. Alternative names: n-Butyl lactate and Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester.

The product is provided as a liquid. Reported physical data include a boiling point of 185-187 °C and a density of 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, nanotechnology research, solvent and extraction work and surfactants and detergency. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Butyl lactate in 250 mL, 500 mL and 5 L packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Nanotechnology research
Solvent & extraction work
Surfactants & detergency

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Butyl lactate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008721
CAS Number	138-22-7
IUPAC name	butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	146.18 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0943
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29181190
InChIKey	MRABAEUHTLLEML-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCOC(=O)C(C)O
PubChem CID	8738

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Boiling point	185-187 °C
Density	0.984 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	n-Butyl lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, Lactic acid, butyl ester, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester, Butylester kyseliny mlecne, Butyl alpha-hydroxypropionate, Butyllactate, (+/-)-Butyl lactate, Butyl L-lactate, Lactic acid-butyl ester, Butyl 2-Hydroxypropionate, Lactic acid n-butyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

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 lactate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Butyl lactate, 98% is 138-22-7. It is also known as n-Butyl lactate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, Lactic acid, butyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl lactate, 98%?

Butyl lactate, 98% has the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molecular weight of 146.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Butyl lactate, 98% can I order?

We supply Butyl lactate, 98% in (98%) grade, in 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Butyl lactate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Butyl lactate, 98% 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 lactate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Butyl lactate, 98% 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.