Description

Hexyl Lactate is a high-purity ester compound, valued for its excellent solvency and favorable safety profile. It serves as a versatile, low-odor ingredient and effective solvent in a wide range of industrial and consumer formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, coatings, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable performance and supply chain consistency. Hexyl Lactate CAS NO 20279-51-0 is available in commercial quantities to meet global demand.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient and solvent in skin creams, lotions, and sunscreens, enhancing texture and product spreadability.
• Coatings & Inks: Used as a coalescing agent and slow-evaporating solvent in architectural paints, industrial coatings, and printing inks to improve film formation and flow.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: An effective component in solvent blends for cleaning metal surfaces and precision equipment due to its solvating power and biodegradability.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Processing: Functions as a processing aid and compatibilizer in polymer formulations to improve flexibility and workability.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as a carrier solvent and fixative in the creation of aromatic compounds and flavor concentrates.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl Lactate
CAS No.	20279-51-0
Molecular Formula	C9H18O3
Molecular Weight	174.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Lactic Acid Hexyl Ester; Hexyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate; 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Hexyl Ester; n-Hexyl Lactate; NSC 403697; FEMA No. 3775
EINECS	243-689-9

Quality Control

Our Hexyl Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, color, and impurity profiles. We are committed to supplying material that complies with relevant industry standards for consistent, reliable quality.

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. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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