glyceryl lactate
propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Identification
| Name | glyceryl lactate |
| IUPAC | 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 2-hydroxypropanoate |
| CAS Number | 26855-41-4 |
| EINECS | 248-060-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.15764000 |
| Beilstein | 1705684 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 339.85 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 289.00 °F. TCC ( 142.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -1.890 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic agents |
| Recommendation for glyceryl lactate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for glyceryl lactate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,3-
dihydroxypropyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
glycerol monolactate
1-
glyceryl monolactate
propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
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