Meso-Lactide

Name: Meso-Lactide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050263

About Meso-Lactide

Listed under CAS 13076-19-2, Meso-Lactide is a process intermediate or related compound of Lactic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H8O4, molecular weight 144.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione. Alternative names: trans-Lactide and trans-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Lactic Acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Meso-Lactide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Lactic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Lactic Acid.

Lactic Acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Meso-Lactide
Catalogue No.	VQ-050263
CAS Number	13076-19-2
IUPAC name	(3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione
Molecular formula	C₆H₈O₄
Molecular weight	144.12 g/mol
Exact mass	144.0423
InChIKey	JJTUDXZGHPGLLC-ZXZARUISSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H]1C(=O)O[C@H](C(=O)O1)C
PubChem CID	6950374

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

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 Meso-Lactide?

The CAS Registry Number of Meso-Lactide is 13076-19-2. It is also known as 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3R,6S)-rel-, rel-(3R,6S)-3,6-Dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione, trans-Lactide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Meso-Lactide?

Meso-Lactide has the molecular formula C6H8O4 and a molecular weight of 144.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,6S)-3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione.

What is Meso-Lactide used for?

Meso-Lactide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lactic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Meso-Lactide can I order?

We supply Meso-Lactide, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Meso-Lactide?

Yes. Every lot of Meso-Lactide 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 Meso-Lactide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Meso-Lactide 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.