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(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

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(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester chemical structure
CAS number687-47-8
FormulaC5H10O3
Molar mass118.13 g/mol
Physical formSolid
InChIKeyLZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
IUPAC nameethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate

About (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

Researchers and plant chemists source (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. Identity at a glance (Reference Standard): CAS 687-47-8, formula C5H10O3 and molar mass 118.13 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Typical applications

  • API route development
  • Impurity fate & purge studies
  • Analytical method development

Safe handling

Classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226, H318 and H335. Read the SDS before first use.

Available as 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. You receive a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS with each order. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.

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Typical uses

  • API route development
  • Impurity fate & purge studies
  • Analytical method development

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
Product name(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
Catalogue numberZX-011863
CAS number687-47-8
IUPAC nameethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate
Molecular formulaC5H10O3
Molar mass118.13 g/mol
Exact mass118.063
GradeReference Standard
Physical formSolid
XLogP30.2
H-bond donors / acceptors1 / 3
Topological polar surface area46.5 Ų
InChIKeyLZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILESCCOC(=O)[C@H](C)O
PubChem CID92831
SynonymsEthyl L-lactate, (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, (S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate, (-)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropionate, (-)-Ethyl Lactate, (L)-(-)-Ethyl Lactate, (S)-(-)-Ethyl Lactate, (S)-(-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl (-)-(S)-Lactate, Ethyl (2S)-(-)-2-Hydroxypropanoate

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS02 Flammable
Flammable
GHS05 Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Danger

  • H226Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H318Causes serious eye damage
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
10 mgQuoted on request
25 mgQuoted on request
50 mgQuoted on request
100 mgQuoted on request

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Questions about (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester

Which CAS number identifies (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?
(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is registered under CAS 687-47-8. You may also see it listed as Ethyl L-lactate, (2S)-2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, (-)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-011863.
What are the formula and molar mass of (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?
For (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester, its formula is C5H10O3 and its molar mass is 118.13 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxypropanoate. InChIKey LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-BYPYZUCNSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
How is (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester used in pharmaceutical QC?
(S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is a characterised reference material linked to Posaconazole. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.
What grade and pack sizes are available for (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?
This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester to my country?
Yes. Because (S)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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