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Methyl DL-lactate, 99%

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Description

CAS: 547-64-8 | C4H8O3 | 104.105 g/mol

Methyl DL-lactate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.

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Applications
Methyl DL-lactate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulase acetate, cellulase acetobutyrote and cellulase acetaprapionate. It is used in the manufacture of lacquers and dopes where it contributes high tolerance for diluents, good flaw and blush resistance.

Solubility
Decomposes in water.

Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from moisture and strong bases. Do not store together with acids. Store under dry inert gas. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 547-64-8
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.105
MDL Number MFCD00066367
InChI Key LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym methyl lactate, dl-methyl lactate, methyl dl-lactate, lactic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-hydroxypropionate, lactic acid, methyl ester, +--methyl lactate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate, methyl-lactate
PubChem CID 11040
ChEBI CHEBI:83221
IUPAC Name methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
SMILES CC(C(=O)OC)O

Specifications

Density 1.093
Flash Point 51°C (124°F)
Refractive Index 1.413
Quantity 25 mL
UN Number UN3272
Beilstein 1720586
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Solubility Information Decomposes in water.
Formula Weight 104.1
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl DL-lactate
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