Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate is a colourless liquid, miscible with water, soluble in alcohol and oils. It is unusually fruity and buttery at the same time. 

It is the Ethyl Ester of Lactic Acid. It has a mild, fruity odour and occurs naturally in small amounts in some food products.

Use to add realism to white floral and fruity compositions. 

Ethyl Lactate is naturally occurring in cocoa and a variety of fruits, wine and other alcoholic beverages.

It’s mild, ethereal buttery odour may blend well with certain types of fragrance, but its essential in the creation of fragrances that evoke the presence of alcoholic drink notes.

Occasionally used as a solvent in perfume compositions because the aqueous solution decomposes slowly.

Product specification.

CAS No: 97-64-3
Odour description (decreasing): Sweet, Fruity, Ethereal, Buttery, Butterscotch
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropionate, Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃.
IFRA:

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements:

• H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H318 Causes serious eye damage.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements:

• P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233 Keep container tightly closed.
• P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
• P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
• P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Professional/Industrial use only.