Molecule structure of Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3):

IUPAC Name: Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate 
Molecular Weight: 118.1311 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃ 
Density: 1.05 g/cm³ 
Melting Point: -26 °C
Boiling Point: 154.5 °C at 760 mmHg 
Flash Point: 54.6 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.42
Molar Refractivity: 28.48 cm³
Molar Volume: 112.4 cm³
Surface Tension: 33.2 dyne/cm 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.57 kJ/mol
Vapour Pressure: 1.16 mmHg at 25 °C
XLogP3-AA: 0.2
H-Bond Donor: 1
H-Bond Acceptor: 3
Rotatable Bond Count: 3
Exact Mass: 118.062994
MonoIsotopic Mass: 118.062994
Topological Polar Surface Area: 46.5
Heavy Atom Count: 8
Canonical SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)O
InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(7)4(2)6/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3
InChIKey: LZCLXQDLBQLTDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EINECS: 202-598-0
Product Categories: ACETYLGROUP

 Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3) is commonly used as a solvent. It is considered biodegradable and can be used as a water-rinsible degreaser. Ethyl Lactate can be used as a cosolvent to produce suitable conditions for the formation of aryl aldimines.

 Ethyl lactate is made from biological sources, and can be either the levo (S) form or dextro (R) form, depending on the organism that is the source of the lactic acid. Ethyl lactate is also produced industrially from petrochemical stocks, and this ethyl lactate consists of the racemic mixture of levo and dextro forms.

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 10-37-41 
R10:Flammable. 
R37:Irritating to respiratory system 
R41:Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
Safety Statements: 24-26-39 
S24:Avoid contact with skin. 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S39:Wear eye / face protection.
RIDADR: 1192
RTECS: OD5075000
HazardClass: 3.2
PackingGroup: III

 Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3) is also named as 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester ; 4-03-00-00643 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) ; AI3-00395 ; Actylol ; Acytol ; BRN 1209448 ; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate ; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropionate ; Ethyl alpha-hydroxypropionate ; Ethyl lactate (natural) ; Ethylester kyseliny mlecne ; Ethylester kyseliny mlecne [Czech] ; FEMA No. 2440 ; HSDB 412 ; Lactate d'ethyle ; Lactate d'ethyle [French] ; Lactic acid, ethyl ester ; NSC 8850 ; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester ; Solactol ; UNII-F3P750VW8I . Ethyl lactate (CAS NO.97-64-3) is colourless liquid with a mild odor. It is denser than water and soluble in water. It is flammable. Ethyl lactate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. Inhalation of concentrated vapor may cause drowsiness. Contact with liquid causes mild irritation of eyes and (on prolonged contact) skin. Ingestion may cause narcosis. It will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.