Methyl Laevo-Lactate
CAS: 27871-49-4
Date Updated: 2021-04-06
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Solubility Theory
Hansen Solubility Parameters ?
D: 17.07 P: 8.59 H: 14.64
SMILES ? : C[C@@H](C(=O)OC)O

EHS Information
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Hazard Overview: Flammable liquids (Category 3), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system
NFPA Health Rating: 2
NFPA Flame Rating: 2
Compatible Glove Type: Nitrile/ Butyl Rubb

Physical Properties
Melting Point: -66 °CVapor Pressure: 1.93 mmHg at 25 C
Boiling Point: 144 °CRefractive Index: 1.41
Flash Point: 49 °CRelative Evaporation Rate (RER) ? : 8.1
MWt: 104.1 g/molWater Solubility: N/A
MVol ? : 95.5046Viscosity: 3.1 cp
Density: 1.09 g/LFormula: C4H8O3
Other Names: (-)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid methyl ester; (-)-Lactic acid methyl ester; (-)-Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate

Cost and Manufacturers (*prices are estimated)
Average Lab Cost: $0.59/g
Average Bulk Cost: $39.46/lb.
Lab Size
TCI Chemicals 500g $114.00
Toronto Research C 250g $225.00
Sigma Aldrich 100g $64.20
Bulk
Molbase 1000g $87.00