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Ethyl lactate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)COOCH2CH3
CAS Number:
97-64-3
Molecular Weight:
118.13
FEMA Number:
2440
Council of Europe no.:
371
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901084
Flavis number:
9.433
EC Number:
202-598-0
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00065359
Organoleptic:
butter; fruity
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

Ethyl lactate, ≥98%, FCC, FG

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)O

InChI

1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.413 (lit.)

bp

154 °C (lit.)

density

1.031 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

butter; fruity

Quality Level

300
400

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  • Characterization of the differences in aroma-active compounds in strong-flavor Baijiu induced by bioaugmented Daqu using metabolomics and sensomics approaches.: This paper characterizes aroma-active compounds in strong-flavor Baijiu influenced by bioaugmented Daqu. Utilizing metabolomics and sensomics, the study highlights the role of ethyl lactate among other compounds in defining the beverage′s unique aroma profile (Mu et al., 2023).

  • A sustainable application for the extraction of lichen metabolites from Usnea cornuta: nontargeted metabolomics and antioxidant activity.: This research presents a sustainable method for extracting lichen metabolites using ethyl lactate. The study applies nontargeted metabolomics to evaluate antioxidant activities, demonstrating the compound′s efficacy and environmental benefits in natural product extraction (Castañeta et al., 2023).

  • Extraction of curcuminoids by using ethyl lactate and its optimisation by response surface methodology.: This article explores the use of ethyl lactate for extracting curcuminoids and optimizes the process using response surface methodology. The findings underscore ethyl lactate′s potential as a green solvent in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical extractions (D′Archivio et al., 2018).

  • Identification of Key Aroma Compounds in Type I Sourdough-Based Chinese Steamed Bread: Application of Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis.: This study identifies key aroma compounds in Type I sourdough-based Chinese steamed bread using untargeted metabolomics. Ethyl lactate is highlighted as a significant contributor to the bread′s aromatic profile, impacting its sensory characteristics (Yan et al., 2019).

General description

Ethyl lactate is a major volatile flavor compound identified in Chinese Luzhou-flavor type liquor.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

114.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

46 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Characterization of eubacterial and archaeal community diversity in the pit mud of Chinese Luzhou-flavor liquor by nested PCR?DGGE.
Ding XF, et al.
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 30(2), 605-612 (2014)
Kelley A Distel et al.
Bioresource technology, 96(5), 617-623 (2004-10-27)
Proleather from Bacillus sp. was chemically modified with decanoyl chloride for enhanced activity for the preparation of poly(lactic acid) in organic solvents. The modified enzyme was highly soluble (up to 44 mg-protein/ml) and active in various organic solvents including chloroform
Chiew Lin Yap et al.
Journal of environmental sciences (China), 24(6), 1064-1075 (2012-01-01)
Solubility data of recalcitrant contaminants in cosolvents is essential to determine their potential applications in enhanced soil remediation. The solubilities of phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene and benzo[a]pyrene in ethyl lactate/water and ethanol/water mixtures were measured using equilibrium techniques. The cosolvency powers
Betty K Ishida et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 57(3), 1051-1059 (2009-01-14)
Few environmentally friendly solvents are available to extract carotenoids for use in foods. The most effective known solvents are products of the petroleum industry and toxic for human consumption. Yet carotenoid extracts are desirable for use in dietary supplements and
Riccardo Levato et al.
Macromolecular bioscience, 12(4), 557-566 (2012-03-01)
PLA MPs are prepared via a novel and toxic-chemical-free fabrication route using ethyl lactate, a green solvent and FDA-approved aroma. MPs are obtained by a solution jet break-up and solvent displacement method. Adjusting flow parameters allows the tuning of MPs
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