Ethyl Lactate
Aroma Chemical CAS 97-64-3
A sharp tart fruity note with a buttery butterscotch character. It adds a creamy dairy nuance to fruity and gourmand accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Caramel |
| Descriptor 3 | Coconut |
| Odor Impact1 | 70 |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 97-64-3 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl lactate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C5H10O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 118.13 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate |
| InChIKey | LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Ethyl alpha hydroxypropionate; actylol; acytol; ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate; ethyl lactate (ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate); ethyl lactate (natural); ethyl lactate electronic grade; ethyl lactate FCC; ethyl lactate FCC natural; ethyl lactate natural; ethyl lactate natural fcc; ethyl lactate solvent grade; ethyl lactate synthetic; ethyl-lactate supra; 2-hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester; 2-hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester; lactic acid ethyl ester; propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; solactol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 153.9 °C |
| Melting Point | -26.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 46.1 °C |
| Density | 1.03 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4124 |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.75 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 0.2 |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
| Appearance | Ethyl lactate appears as a clear colorless liquid with a mild odor. Flash point 115 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
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