methyl lactate [1] methyl (±)-lactate [2] methyl (R)-lactate [3] methyl (S)-(-)-lactate [4]
CAS 547-64-8 · C4H8O3
Hazard classWarning — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
SynonymsMETHYL LACTATE · Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate · DL-Methyl lactate · Lactic acid, methyl ester · Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate · Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester · (+-)-Methyl lactate · Methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate
Molecular weight104.1 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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