| Identification |
| Name: | Propanoic acid,2-hydroxy-, methyl ester |
| Synonyms: | DL-Methyllactate;Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate;Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate;Methyllactate;Methyl a-hydroxypropionate;NSC 406248; |
| CAS: | 547-64-8 |
| EINECS: | 208-930-0 |
| 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: | FREEZING POINT (APPROX) -66 DEG C |
| Density: | 1.09 |
| Refractive index: | 1.412-1.414 |
| Water Solubility: | miscible, hydrolyses |
| Solubility: | miscible, hydrolyses |
| Appearance: | clear colorless liquid |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Color: | COLORLESS, TRANSPARENT LIQ |
| Safety Data |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
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