used in chiral pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
D-Methyl lactate≥98.0%,Chrial degrade D≥98.0%
Chemical Name D-2-hydroxyl Methyl lactate, R-2-hydroxyl Methyl lactate
Other name RMethyl lactate
CAS No. 17392-83-5
UN No. 3272
HS No. 2918110000
Hazard grade 3(Packing group III)
Other info Chiral grade (High optical purity)
Description L-Methyl lactate is the methyl ester deriving from L-lactic acid which is produced through the bio-fermentation of corn and is featured for its high optical purity, colorless clear liquid, light characteristic odor, it’s easily soluble in alcohol, ester, acetone, ethyl etc, and it’s hydrolytic partially in water.
Application Mainly used in chiral pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Specification data
Assay (GC) Min. 98.0%
Stereo chemical purity Min. 98.0%
Color Max. 50apha
Acid value Max. 0.3%
Methanol Max.1.0%
Water (Karl-Fisher) Max. 0.3%
Specific gravity/ Density(25 °C) 1.08~1.10
Refractive index(20 °C) 1.410~1.418
Basic Physical& Chemical properties
Boiling point 144.8 °C(760Kpa)
Melting/Freezing point -66 °C
Distillation range(5-95%, 1013mbar) 140~150°C
Flash point 55 °C
Auto ignition point 385 °C
Viscosity 3.1mPa.s (25 °C)
Molecular weight 104.11g/mol
Molecular formula C4H8O3
Other issues
Packing Net weight 210KG per polyethylene barrel.
Or at the requirement of customer.
Storage Store at a cool and dry place without light, avoid oxidizing agent, alkaline substance, for more information, please refer to the MSDS.
Shelf life 12 months since the date of production when stored in required condition.
