(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

Name: (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012805

About (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is a process intermediate or related compound of Posaconazole carrying the CAS registry number 687-47-8. Formula C5H10O3, molecular weight 118.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate. Alternative names: Ethyl L-lactate and (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Posaconazole, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Posaconazole

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Posaconazole.

Posaconazole impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-012805
CAS Number	687-47-8
IUPAC name	ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	118.13 g/mol
Exact mass	118.063
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O
PubChem CID	92831

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl L-lactate, (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate, (-)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropionate, (-)-Ethyl Lactate, (L)-(-)-Ethyl Lactate, (S)-(-)-Ethyl Lactate, (S)-(-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl (-)-(S)-Lactate, Ethyl (2S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropanoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, 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

Other grades of CAS 687-47-8

Extra Pure

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure

CAS: 687-47-8
Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
MW: 118.13 g/mol

VQ-045864

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is 687-47-8. It is also known as Ethyl L-lactate, (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester has the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate.

What is (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester used for?

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Posaconazole. 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 (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester can I order?

We supply (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester in Reference Standard grade, 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 (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester 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 (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester 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.