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Technical Data Sheet Butyl lactate
Compound Information
Product Name:
Butyl lactate
CAS No.:
138-22-7
Molecular Formula:
C7H14O3
Molecular Weight:
146.18
Storage:
Store at 0 -8 °C
Revision Date:
2026-04-15
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility | Partially miscible in water and most organic solvents |
| Boiling Point | 185-187 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 79 °C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.970 -0.990 at 25 °C |
| Water Content (Karl Fisher) | ≤ 0.3% |
| Acidity | ≤ 1% (as Lactic acid) |
| Non-Volatile Matter | ≤ 0.01% |
| Purity | ≥ 97% |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Specification Reference | FG, KOSHER, FEMA 2205 |
| MS | Pass test |
| 1H NMR | Pass test |
| 13C NMR | Pass test |
| IR | Pass test |
| Raman | Pass test |
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