| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
AMYL LACTATE | [CAS]
6382-06-5 | [Synonyms]
AMYL LACTATE
N-AMYL-LACTATE
Lactic acid, pentyl ester
Pentyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
2-hydroxy-propionicacidpentylester
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, pentyl ester | [Molecular Formula]
C8H16O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00457372 | [MOL File]
6382-06-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
160.21 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
226.12°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.0227 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4240 (estimate) | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. fruity cognac brandy | [Odor Type]
fruity | [Water Solubility ]
10g/L(25 ºC) | [LogP]
1.489 (est) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Pentyl lactate (6382-06-5) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
AMYL LACTATE is a colorless oily liquid. B.P. 210° C.
Sp.Gr. 0.971. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in
perfume materials, flavor materials and alcohol. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol. Very mild oily -winey odor. To some people
virtually odorless. | [Uses]
AMYL LACTATE has been used in certain flavor compositions as a solvent and modifier for Ethyl lactate,
Ethyl butyryl lactate, etc. in imitation Butter,
Milk,Cream and similar flavors. It remains,
however, a comparatively rare and uninteresting chemical. | [Preparation]
Produced from Lactic acid and iso-Amyl
alcohol by direct esterification under azeotropic conditions. |
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