ethyl lactate (97-64-3)

?Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3) is also named as 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester ; 4-03-00-00643 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; AI3-00395 ; Actylol ; Acytol ; BRN 1209448 ; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate ; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate ; Ethyl alpha-hydroxypropionate ;?Ethyl lactate (natural) ; Ethylester kyseliny mlecne ; Ethylester kyseliny mlecne [Czech] ; FEMA No. 2440 ; HSDB 412 ; Lactate d'ethyle ; Lactate d'ethyle [French] ; Lactic acid, ethyl ester ; NSC 8850 ; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester ; Solactol ; UNII-F3P750VW8I .?Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3) is colourless liquid with a mild odor. It is denser than water and soluble in water. It is flammable. Ethyl lactate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Inhalation of concentrated vapor may cause drowsiness. Contact with liquid causes mild irritation of eyes and (on prolonged contact) skin. Ingestion may cause narcosis.?It will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

Solvent for basic dyes, hard copals, in lacquer industry, & manufacture of safety glass.