Description

Methyl 2-Acetyloxypropanoate is a versatile ester compound, also known as methyl lactate acetate, valued for its role as a reactive intermediate and solvent. Its bifunctional structure makes it a key building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries seeking high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a starting material for creating ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of biodegradable polymers and specialty resins.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for acetylation and esterification reactions in laboratory and pilot-scale processes.
• Solvent and Co-solvent: Used in formulations requiring a medium-polarity solvent with good dissolving power.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Acetyloxypropanoate
CAS No.	6284-75-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10O4
Molecular Weight	146.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Lactate Acetate; Methyl 2-Acetoxypropanoate; Acetic Acid 1-Methoxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl Ester; 2-Acetoxypropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Lactic Acid Methyl Ester Acetate; Methyl α-Acetoxypropionate; Propanoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, methyl ester
EINECS	228-506-5

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Acetyloxypropanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415
Density (20°C)	1.08 - 1.12 g/mL

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