Butyl Lactate

Butyl lactate is a lactate acid ester that is clear with a characteristic odour. Its application in cosmetic formulations has significantly increased due to its emulsifying and exfoliating properties, making it a useful addition to many cosmetic and personal care applications.

Butyl Lactate adds synthetic butter, butterscotch, caramel, and fruit notes to compositions and is very useful as a solvent for not only fragrance, but also, creams, lotions and soaps.

Product specification.

CAS No: 138-22-7
Odour description (decreasing): Creamy, Dairy, Milky, Earthy, Ketonic, Waxy, Lactonic, Vanilla, Cheesy
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Propanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Butyl Ester, Lactic Acid, n-Butyl Lactate, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Butyl Ester, Lactic Acid n-Butyl Ester, Butyl Ester Kyseliny Mlecne, Butyl α-Hydroxypropionate, Butyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate, NSC 6533