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Catalog Number:
41324
CAS Number:
17392-83-5
(+)-Methyl D-lactate
Purity:
≥ 98% (Assay)
Synonym(s):
D-Lactic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate, 3-Amino-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester
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Product Information

Store under inert gas

Synonyms
D-Lactic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate, 3-Amino-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester
CAS Number
17392-83-5
Purity
≥ 98% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004517
PubChem ID
11040
Density
1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
144 - 145 °C (Lit.)
Refractive Index
n20D 1.413 (Lit.)
Optical Rotation
[α]21D = 8.4 +/- 1 ° (C=Neat)
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
D-Lactic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate, 3-Amino-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid methyl ester
CAS Number
17392-83-5
Purity
≥ 98% (Assay)
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00004517
PubChem ID
11040
Density
1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
144 - 145 °C (Lit.)
Refractive Index
n20D 1.413 (Lit.)
Optical Rotation
[α]21D = 8.4 +/- 1 ° (C=Neat)
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

(+)-Methyl D-lactate is widely utilized in research focused on

  • Biotechnology: It serves as a chiral building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds that are crucial for drug efficacy.
  • Food Industry: This compound is used as a flavoring agent and preservative, enhancing the taste and shelf-life of various food products while maintaining safety standards.
  • Cosmetics: It acts as a skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations, providing moisturizing properties that improve skin texture and hydration.
  • Solvent Applications: As a solvent, it is effective in dissolving a wide range of substances, making it valuable in chemical processes and formulations across different industries.
  • Green Chemistry: Its biodegradable nature makes it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional solvents, aligning with sustainable practices in chemical manufacturing.

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