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547-64-8 structure, C4H8O3
methyl 2-hydroxypropionate
CAS No.: 547-64-8 Formula: C4H8O3 Molecular Weight: 104.10500
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methyl 2-hydroxypropionate

CAS No.:

547-64-8

Formula:

C4H8O3

Molecular Weight: 104.10500
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Description

Methyl lactate, also known as lactic acid methyl ester, is a monobasic ester formed from lactic acid and methanol, commonly used as a solvent. Methyl lactate belongs to the lactate ester group of compounds that are considered nontoxic and highly and readily biodegradable.
Methyl lactate is a colorless clear liquid, completely miscible with water and most organic liquids. It is considered as a green solvent as it is easily biodegradable. It is a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.
Methyl lactate hydrolyzes in the presence of water and acids or bases into lactic acid and methanol.

Basic Info

Numbering system

EINECS number 208-930-0

Properties

Appearance & Physical State

clear colorless liquid

Density

1.09

Boiling Point

35ºC (6 mmHg)

Flash Point

49ºC

Refractive Index

1.412-1.414

Water Solubility

miscible, hydrolyses

Storage Condition

Flammables area

Safety Info

RTECS

OD5670000

Hazard Class

3.2

Safety Statements

S24

HS Code

2918110000

WGK Germany

1

Packing Group

III

RIDADR

UN 3272

Risk Statements

R10; R36/37

Hazard Codes

Xi
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