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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl lactate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)COOCH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.13
FEMA Number:
2440
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
371
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.433
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.413 (lit.)

bp

154 °C (lit.)

density

1.031 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

butter; fruity

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)O

InChI

1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl lactate is a major volatile flavor compound identified in Chinese Luzhou-flavor type liquor.

Application


  • Characterization of the differences in aroma-active compounds in strong-flavor Baijiu induced by bioaugmented Daqu using metabolomics and sensomics approaches.: This paper characterizes aroma-active compounds in strong-flavor Baijiu influenced by bioaugmented Daqu. Utilizing metabolomics and sensomics, the study highlights the role of ethyl lactate among other compounds in defining the beverage′s unique aroma profile (Mu et al., 2023).

  • A sustainable application for the extraction of lichen metabolites from Usnea cornuta: nontargeted metabolomics and antioxidant activity.: This research presents a sustainable method for extracting lichen metabolites using ethyl lactate. The study applies nontargeted metabolomics to evaluate antioxidant activities, demonstrating the compound′s efficacy and environmental benefits in natural product extraction (Castañeta et al., 2023).

  • Extraction of curcuminoids by using ethyl lactate and its optimisation by response surface methodology.: This article explores the use of ethyl lactate for extracting curcuminoids and optimizes the process using response surface methodology. The findings underscore ethyl lactate′s potential as a green solvent in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical extractions (D′Archivio et al., 2018).

  • Identification of Key Aroma Compounds in Type I Sourdough-Based Chinese Steamed Bread: Application of Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis.: This study identifies key aroma compounds in Type I sourdough-based Chinese steamed bread using untargeted metabolomics. Ethyl lactate is highlighted as a significant contributor to the bread′s aromatic profile, impacting its sensory characteristics (Yan et al., 2019).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

114.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

46 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Characterization of eubacterial and archaeal community diversity in the pit mud of Chinese Luzhou-flavor liquor by nested PCR?DGGE.
Ding XF, et al.
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 30(2), 605-612 (2014)
Jiahua Li et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 181(1-3), 673-678 (2010-06-18)
In order to explore a practical approach to the remediation of the cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, we evaluated the effects of a local willow (Salix x aureo-pendula CL 'J1011') of absorbing, accumulating, and
Hongyan Guo et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 174(1-3), 59-63 (2009-09-29)
A new approach using aqueous ethyl lactate-modified [S,S]-ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (EDDS) washing solutions for the removal of Cu from field-contaminated soils was examined in the laboratory. At pH 7 the maximum extraction efficiencies of Cu were about 41% by EDDS solution
Marc R Elie et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 248-249, 150-158 (2013-01-29)
The present study evaluates the capability of an activated-magnesium metal and protic co-solvents to promote the reductive degradation of three different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, specifically pyrene, benzo[k]fluoranthene and benzo[g,h,i]perylene. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that the kinetics of degradation was affected by
Riccardo Levato et al.
Macromolecular bioscience, 12(4), 557-566 (2012-03-01)
PLA MPs are prepared via a novel and toxic-chemical-free fabrication route using ethyl lactate, a green solvent and FDA-approved aroma. MPs are obtained by a solution jet break-up and solvent displacement method. Adjusting flow parameters allows the tuning of MPs

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