Identification

Namebutyl lactate
IUPACbutyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS Number138-22-7
EINECS205-316-4
FDA UNII0UI63W814U
Molecular FormulaC7 H14 O3
Molecular Weight146.18618000
MDL NumberMFCD00004519
Nikkaji NumberJ39.933G
Beilstein1721597
CoE Number372

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring932 butyl lactate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.434 butyl lactate
DG SANTE Food Contact Materialsbutyl lactate
FEMA Number2205
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)138-22-7 ; BUTYL LACTATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.97300 to 0.98500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.096 to 8.196
Refractive Index 1.41800 to 1.42200 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -28.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 186.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 76.00 °C. @ 6.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.400000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C.
Flash Point 157.00 °F. TCC ( 69.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.980 (est)
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfragrance

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity 126 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Creamy, dairy, milky, earthy, ketonic, waxy, lactonic, vanilla and cheesy
Odor sample from Alfrebro LLC/ Archer Daniels Midland Company
Taste Description
green fruity apple skin melon rind banana peel tropical winey creamy waxy soapy
at 20.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for butyl lactate usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)320.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)24.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FL caramel FR coconut FR cream FL fat FL milk FL nut FR toffee FR vanilla

Natural Occurrence

cider PMC cognac PMC wine white wine

Synonyms

butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate butyl alpha-hydroxypropionoate N- butyl lactate butyl lactate natural N- butyl lactate natural butyl lactate synthetic butyl lactate, natural butyl-lactate 2- hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester lactic acid butyl ester propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester PubMed: An insight on human skin penetration of diflunisal: lipogel versus hydrogel microemulsion. PubMed: A modern approach for controlled transdermal delivery of diflunisal: optimization and in vivo evaluation. PubMed: Microstructure, morphology, and ultrafast dynamics of a novel edible microemulsion. PubMed: Preparation of solid lipid nanoparticles from W/O/W emulsions: preliminary studies on insulin encapsulation. PubMed: Chiral tetrahydroquinoline derivatives as potent anti-hyperalgesic agents in animal models of sustained inflammation and chronic neuropathic pain. PubMed: Lipase-catalyzed transformations for the synthesis of butyl lactate: a comparison between esterification and transesterification. PubMed: In vitro studies of the hemolytic activity of microemulsions in human erythrocytes. PubMed: Preparation of solid lipid nanoparticles by a solvent emulsification-diffusion technique. PubMed: Preparation of griseofulvin nanoparticles from water-dilutable microemulsions. PubMed: Novel stereocontrolled addition of allylmetal reagents to alpha-imino esters: efficient synthesis of chiral tetrahydroquinoline derivatives. PubMed: Emulsions containing partially water-miscible solvents for the preparation of drug nanosuspensions. PubMed: The ecotoxicity and the biodegradability of lactic acid, alkyl lactate esters and lactate salts. PubMed: Chromatographic separation of diastereoisomeric esters-II Mandelates and lactates of 2-methylbutanol-1, 3-methylbutanol-2, pentanol-2 and hexanol-2.