Butyl Lactate

CAS: 138-22-7

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Solubility Theory

Hansen Solubility Parameters ?
D: 15.80   P: 6.50   H: 10.20  
SMILES ? : O=C(C(O)C)OCCCC

EHS Information

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Hazard Overview: Flammable liquids (Category 4), Skin irritation (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
NFPA Health Rating: 2
NFPA Flame Rating: 2
Compatible Glove Type: Nitrile

Physical Properties

Melting Point: -28 °CVapor Pressure: 0.4 mmHg at 20 C
Boiling Point: 186 °CRefractive Index ? : 1.4217
Flash Point: 69 °CRelative Evaporation Rate (RER) ? : 2.2
MWt: 146.18 g/molWater Solubility: N/A
MVol ? : 148.557Viscosity: N/A
Density: 0.984 g/LFormula: C7H14O3
Other Names: Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester

Cost and Manufacturers
(*prices are estimated)
Average Lab Cost: $0.13/g
Average Bulk Cost: $10.74/lb.
Lab Size
Sigma Aldrich  1000g  $64.00
TCI America  500g  $100.80
Bulk
Molbase 1000g  $34.00
Sigma Aldrich 25000g  $334.00