| Product name |
Methyl lactate |
| CAS No. |
547-64-8 |
| Molecular formula |
C4H8O3 |
| Molecular weight |
104.11 |
| Properties |
A colorless to slightly yellow clear liquid with a slight special odor, easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, acetone, esters, etc. When mixed with water, it undergoes partial hydrolysis. |
| Structural formula |
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| Quality index |
| Ester content %: ≥99.0 |
Moisture（K-F）%：≤0.30 |
| Chromaticity: ≤50apha |
methanol %：≤0.50 |
| Acidity: ≤0.20 |
relative density（25/25℃)；1.08-1.10 |
| Refractive index（20℃)：1.410-1.418 |
Packaging: 25kg or 220kg plastic drums |
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| Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Boiling point |
144.8℃（760Kpa） |
| Melting point |
-66℃ |
| Flash point |
55℃ |
| Distillation range |
140-150℃ |
| Spontaneous ignition point |
385℃ |
| Viscosity |
3.1mPa.s(25℃) |
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| Uses |
1. Can be used as a high boiling solvent, detergent, synthetic raw material, etc. Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate propionate, and cellulose ether. When used as a solvent for nitrocellulose paint and coatings, it can improve the anti whitening and ductility of the coating.
2. Used as a solvent for cellulose, paint, and dyes. |
