Chemical Name: Butyl lactate
Synonyms: n-Butyl lactate; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS No.: 138-22-7
Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
Molecular Weight: 146.18
Appearance: Liquid
Butyl lactate CAS 138-22-7
Description
Butyl lactate Details
Chemical Name: Butyl lactate
Synonyms: n-Butyl lactate; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS No.: 138-22-7
Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
Molecular Weight: 146.18
Molecular Structure: 
Appearance: Liquid
Butyl lactate Typical Properties
| Melting Point | -28 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 185-187 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor Density | 5.04 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Storage | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.421(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 157 °F |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Colour | Colorless |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
Butyl lactate Usage
Mainly used as food additives and cosmetic raw materials.
Butyl lactate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/Drum
Butyl lactate Storage
The warehouse should be ventilated, away from open flames and high temperatures, and stored separately from oxidants.