Butyl (S)-(-)-lactate (Butyl-S-lactate) is an alkyl lactate. It is widely used as a food additive. Enantioselective synthesis of butyl-S-lactate has been described.
Synonyms: (-)-Butyl L-lactate
Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
Molecular Weight: 146.18
Linear Structural Formula: CH3CH(OH)CO2(CH2)3CH3
MDL Number: MFCD00066454
Purity: >=97%
Melting Point: -28 C (lit.)
Density: 0.984 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
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