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Ethyl lactate

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate
Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)COOCH2CH3
CAS Number:
97-64-3
Molecular Weight:
118.13
FEMA Number:
2440
EC Number:
202-598-0
Council of Europe no.:
371
MDL number:
MFCD00065359
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901085
Flavis number:
9.433
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]20/D −10.5°, neat

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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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

greener alternative category

Aligned

Organoleptic

butter; fruity

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

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General description

Ethyl lactate is a major volatile flavor compound identified in Chinese Luzhou-flavor type liquor.
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  • Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Secondary Metabolites Using Ethyl Lactate Green Solvent from Ambrosia arborescens: LC/ESI-MS/MS and Antioxidant Activity.: This paper demonstrates the use of ethyl lactate as a green solvent for extracting bioactive compounds from Ambrosia arborescens. The study shows that ethyl lactate is effective in enhancing the yield and antioxidant activity of the extracted metabolites, supporting its use in sustainable extraction processes (Guillen et al., 2024).

  • Impact of indigenous Oenococcus oeni and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum species co-culture on Cabernet Sauvignon wine malolactic fermentation: Kinetic parameters, color and aroma.: Ethyl lactate is examined for its role in the malolactic fermentation process in wine production. The research highlights its contribution to the aroma and flavor profile of Cabernet Sauvignon, emphasizing the synergistic effects of microbial interactions (Zhang et al., 2024).

  • Effect of osmotic dehydration combined with vacuum freeze-drying treatment on characteristic aroma components of peach slices.: This study investigates the use of ethyl lactate in preserving and enhancing the aroma of peach slices during dehydration and freeze-drying processes. The findings suggest that ethyl lactate helps retain key volatile compounds, improving the sensory qualities of the dried product (Wang et al., 2024).


Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H315,H318,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

114.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

46 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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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)
Jiahua Li et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 181(1-3), 673-678 (2010-06-18)
In order to explore a practical approach to the remediation of the cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, we evaluated the effects of a local willow (Salix x aureo-pendula CL 'J1011') of absorbing, accumulating, and
Hongyan Guo et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 174(1-3), 59-63 (2009-09-29)
A new approach using aqueous ethyl lactate-modified [S,S]-ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (EDDS) washing solutions for the removal of Cu from field-contaminated soils was examined in the laboratory. At pH 7 the maximum extraction efficiencies of Cu were about 41% by EDDS solution
Jun Liu et al.
The Journal of organic chemistry, 77(21), 9718-9723 (2012-10-12)
The efficient and concise synthesis of (-)-orthodiffenes A and C has been accomplished for the first time in eight steps from readily available chiral synthons, D-mannose and D-ethyl lactate. Our work confirmed the complete structure of orthodiffenes A and C
Elisabetta Ranucci et al.
Macromolecular bioscience, 4(8), 706-713 (2004-10-07)
1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone (VP) oligomers bearing a lactate group at one end (PVP-L) were obtained by chain-transfer controlled radical polymerisation carried out in the presence of ethyl L-lactate as chain-transfer agent (CTA). Their number-average molecular weights were in the range 1500-4000 with
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