| Identification | ||
| Name | Ethyl L(-)-lactate | |
| Synonyms | (S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 687-47-8 | |
| EINECS | 211-694-1 | |
| FEMA | 2440 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.034 | |
| Melting point | -26 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 154 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.42-1.414 | |
| Flash point | 46 ºC | |
| alpha | -10 º (neat) | |
| Water solubility | SOLUBLE | |