Description

Ethyl Acetyl Lactate is a versatile organic ester compound valued for its role as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. Its significance lies in its ability to impart creamy, buttery notes in food products and serve as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This makes it a critical material for manufacturers in the food and beverage flavoring and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply.

Application

• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used as a key component to create creamy, buttery, and dairy-like flavor profiles in baked goods, confectionery, and dairy alternatives.
• Fragrance & Perfumery: Acts as a fragrance ingredient, contributing to complex aroma compositions with sweet, creamy nuances.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as an esterification agent or intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and polymers.
• Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for its flavoring properties in oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwash.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Acetyl Lactate
CAS No.	2985-28-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Acetoxypropanoate; Acetyl Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Acetoxypropionate; 2-Acetoxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Lactic Acid, Acetyl-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Acetoxypropionate; Butanoic acid, 2-acetoxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl O-Acetyllactate
EINECS	221-045-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Acetyl Lactate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and industrial applications. We ensure compliance with relevant food-grade specifications where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.090

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.