Description

2-Ethoxyethyl Lactate is a high-purity specialty ester valued for its excellent solvency and favorable environmental profile. This compound serves as a powerful, low-odor solvent and coupling agent, offering a unique balance of hydrophilic and lipophilic properties. It is a critical component for formulators in the coatings, inks, and advanced cleaning industries seeking performance and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Coatings & Paints: Acts as a high-boiling, active solvent for acrylics, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, improving flow, leveling, and gloss.
• Printing Inks: Used as a solvent and viscosity modifier in flexographic and gravure inks, enhancing pigment dispersion and print quality.
• Industrial Cleaners & Degreasers: An effective component in heavy-duty cleaning formulations for metals and electronics due to its solvency for oils, greases, and fluxes.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex esters and specialty chemicals.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Functions as a coalescing aid and plasticizer, improving film formation and flexibility in water-based and solvent-based systems.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Employed in photoresist strippers and circuit board cleaning solutions where precise solvency is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethoxyethyl Lactate
CAS No.	617-74-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14O4
Molecular Weight	162.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethoxyethyl lactate; 2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl lactate; Ethyl diglycol lactate; Lactate ester of ethyl diglycol; Ethyl Carbitol lactate; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether lactate; 1-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
EINECS	210-529-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethoxyethyl Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided as standard, ensuring full traceability and compliance for our global B2B partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as Lactic Acid)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.080 - 1.100
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440

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