Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₄H₈O₃
CAS Number	17392-83-5

FC-0599004

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	methyl (2R)-2-hydroxypropanoate
SMILES	CC(C(=O)OC)O
InChI Key	LPEKGGXMPWTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h3,5H,1-2H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	145.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	-66.2ºC
Flash Point	49.4±0.0 °C
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

49.4±0.0 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.