Butyl Lactate
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Product Description
Product
Butyl Lactate
CAS
138-22-7
Formula
C7H14O3
Synonym
Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl-L-2-hydroxy propionate; Butyl-S-2-hydroxy propionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester
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
![butyl lactate distributor cas: 138-22-7 c7h14o3 chemical structure](https://www.parchem.com/images/chemical-structure/butyl-lactate-supplier.png)
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
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Product Description
Product
Butyl Lactate
CAS
138-22-7
Formula
C7H14O3
Synonym
Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl-L-2-hydroxy propionate; Butyl-S-2-hydroxy propionate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester
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
![butyl lactate distributor cas: 138-22-7 c7h14o3 chemical structure](https://www.parchem.com/images/chemical-structure/butyl-lactate-supplier.png)
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