| Identification |
| Name: | methyl (R)-lactate |
| Synonyms: | METHYL-(R)-LACTATE; METHYL D-(+)-LACTATE; METHYL D-LACTATE; D-(+)-LACTIC ACID METHYL ESTER; D-LACTIC ACID METHYL ESTER; (R)-(+)-METHYL LACTATE |
| CAS: | 17392-83-5 |
| EINECS: | 241-420-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 104.1 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Transport: | UN 3272 |
| Melting Point: | -66.2 |
| Density: | 1.09 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.412-1.414 |
| Alpha: | 8.5 º (C=NEAT) |
| Water Solubility: | miscible, hydrolyses |
| Solubility: | miscible, hydrolyze in water |
| Appearance: | Clear, colorless liquid. |
| Packinggroup: | I; II; III |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Color: | COLORLESS, TRANSPARENT LIQ |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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