Butyl Lactate

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Product Description
Product
Butyl Lactate
CAS
138-22-7
Formula
C7H14O3
Synonym
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl-L-2-hydroxy propionate; Butyl-S-2-hydroxy propionate
Typical Product Specifications
Density
0.974-0.984 (2020 c)
Slightly Soluble
in water
Pounds/Gallon
8.105 to 8.188
Melting Point
-28.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value
1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure
0.400000 mm/Hg @ 20.00 °C
logP (o/w)
0.88
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Taste
Dairy, creamy, milky, coconut and nutty
Assay
95.00 to 100.00 %
Specific gravity
0.97400 to 0.98400 @ 25.00 °C
Boiling Point
185.00 to 187.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
76.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg
Flash Point
157.00 °F. TCC
Appearance
colorless clear liquid
Refractive Index
1.41800 to 1.42400 @ 20.00 °C
Shelf Life
24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor Type
creamy
Odor
Creamy, dairy, milky, earthy, ketonic, waxy, Iactonic, vanilla and cheesy
Molecular weight
146.19
Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Notes
FEMA# 2205
This product has a faint butter, fruity aroma and is used for cognac, cider and white wine.
Use: MASKING, SOLVENT
Class
Industrial Chemicals , Organic Intermediates and Compounds , Chemical Intermediates , Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds , Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols
Industry
Food Chemicals , Flavor , Industrial , Fragrance , Organics , Solvents
Functions
Butyl Lactate

Product Description
Product
Butyl Lactate
CAS
138-22-7
Formula
C7H14O3
Synonym
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl-L-2-hydroxy propionate; Butyl-S-2-hydroxy propionate
Typical Product Specifications
Density
0.974-0.984 (2020 c)
Slightly Soluble
in water
Pounds/Gallon
8.105 to 8.188
Melting Point
-28.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value
1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure
0.400000 mm/Hg @ 20.00 °C
logP (o/w)
0.88
Storage
store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light
Taste
Dairy, creamy, milky, coconut and nutty
Assay
95.00 to 100.00 %
Specific gravity
0.97400 to 0.98400 @ 25.00 °C
Boiling Point
185.00 to 187.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point
76.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg
Flash Point
157.00 °F. TCC
Appearance
colorless clear liquid
Refractive Index
1.41800 to 1.42400 @ 20.00 °C
Shelf Life
24 month(s) or longer if stored properly
Odor Type
creamy
Odor
Creamy, dairy, milky, earthy, ketonic, waxy, Iactonic, vanilla and cheesy
Molecular weight
146.19
Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Notes
FEMA# 2205
This product has a faint butter, fruity aroma and is used for cognac, cider and white wine.
Use: MASKING, SOLVENT
Class
Industrial Chemicals , Organic Intermediates and Compounds , Chemical Intermediates , Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds , Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols
Industry
Food Chemicals , Flavor , Industrial , Fragrance , Organics , Solvents
Functions