Specification
Butyl lactate Basic information
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Product Name:
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Butyl lactate
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CAS:
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138-22-7
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MF:
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C7H14O3
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MW:
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146.18
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EINECS:
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205-316-4
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Mol File:
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138-22-7.mol
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Butyl lactate Chemical Properties
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Melting point:
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-28 °C (lit.)
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Boiling point:
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185-187 °C (lit.)
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density:
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0.984 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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vapor density:
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5.04 (vs air)
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vapor pressure:
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0.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
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refractive index:
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n20/D 1.421(lit.)
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FEMA:
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2205 | BUTYL LACTATE
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Fp:
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157 °F
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storage temp:
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Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
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pka:
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13.06±0.20(Predicted)
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form:
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Liquid
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color:
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Clear colorless
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Water Solubility:
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42 g/L (25 ºC)
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JECFA Number:
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932
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Main application
The butyl lactate is used for the production of amino, Nitro paint solvents, also used in spices, resins, adhesives , etc.