Chemical Name:Ethyl L(-)-lactate
CAS No.:687-47-8
Molecular Formula:C5H10O3
Molecular Weight:118.13
Molecular Structure:
Appearance:Colorless Transparent Liquid
Ethyl L(-)-lactate CAS 687-47-8
| Ester Content % | Min 98% |
| Color | Max 30 Apha |
| Acid value (mg.koh/g) | Max 1.0 |
| Acidity (As lactic acid %w) | Max 0.1 |
| Water (KF) | Max 0.5% |
| Ethanol | Max 1.0% |
| Non-Volatile residue | Max 1.0% |
| Heavy Metals | Max 0.01% |
| Arsenic | Max 2ppm |
Used as food flavoring agent, wine flavoring agent, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, it is also a high-grade solvent for artificial pearls, and it is also used in the perfume industry.
