Description

3-Hydroxybutyl Lactate is a versatile chiral compound that serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient. Its bifunctional structure, containing both hydroxyl and ester groups, makes it a key building block for synthesizing high-value fine chemicals and polymers. This product is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop innovative, bio-based materials with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral drugs, leveraging its stereochemistry.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredient: Functions as a humectant, emollient, or solvent in skin care formulations, lotions, and creams.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in the production of biodegradable polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating esters and lactones used in flavor and fragrance compositions.
• Green Solvent & Plasticizer: Employed as a bio-based, low-toxicity solvent or plasticizer in various industrial applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or starting material in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxybutyl Lactate
CAS No.	93981-64-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14O4
Molecular Weight	162.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Butane-1,3-diol, 1-lactate; 1,3-Butanediol, monoacetate, 1-lactate; 3-Hydroxybutyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Lactic acid 3-hydroxybutyl ester; (S)-3-Hydroxybutyl lactate; (R)-3-Hydroxybutyl lactate; (±)-3-Hydroxybutyl lactate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxybutyl Lactate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA), which are available upon request. Specifications can be tailored to meet the requirements of pharmaceutical (GMP), cosmetic, and industrial grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Specify (R), (S), or Racemic
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Density	Contact for details

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