(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure

Name: (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045864

About (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is an analytical reagent grade solvent (Extra Pure grade) carrying the CAS registry number 687-47-8. Its molecular formula is C5H10O3 and its molecular weight is 118.13 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate. Alternative names: Ethyl L-lactate and (L)-ethyl lactate.

The product is provided as a liquid. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation and titrimetric analysis. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester in 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure
Catalogue No.	VQ-045864
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	Extra Pure
InChIKey	LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O
PubChem CID	92831

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl L-lactate, (L)-ethyl lactate, (L)-(-)-ethyl lactate, Ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate, Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (2S)-, (-)-ethyl lactate, (S)-(-)-ethyl lactate, Lactic acid, ethyl ester, (S), Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, (S)-, ethyl llactate, Purasolv EL, ()Ethyl lactate

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

Reference Standard

(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

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

VQ-012805

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

Which grade and pack sizes of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure can I order?

We supply (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure in Extra Pure grade, in 100 g, 500 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure?

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

Yes. (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, extra pure 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.