Ethyl Lactate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester
- Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate
- Ethyl Alpha-Hydroxypropionate
Ethyl lactate supplier in Malaysia for coatings, cleaning, electronics and formulation buyers. This page covers ethyl lactate, the ethyl ester of lactic acid, also called lactic acid ethyl ester or ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate. It is a colourless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odour, miscible with water and with most common organic solvents.
Ethyl lactate is a liquid product only, offered in technical, high-purity, electronic and flavour grades. Technical material serves coatings, inks and industrial cleaning, while high-purity and electronic grades are specified for photoresist, edge-bead removal and precision cleaning duty. Racemic and L-enriched material both circulate, so state the isomer requirement when it matters to the process.
A large part of the demand is substitution work: buyers assess ethyl lactate as a bio-based alternative to chlorinated solvents, glycol ethers and other high-boiling solvents. Low volatility and broad solvency suit paint stripping, resin and ink removal, degreasing, agrochemical formulation and adhesive work. Any replacement should be confirmed by formulation testing before a change is made.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Formula
- C5H10O3
- Grade
- technical, high-purity, electronic, flavour
- Appearance
- colourless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odour
Ethyl Lactate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade ethyl lactate | colourless to pale yellow liquid | technical solvent specification | General ethyl lactate solvent duty in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, industrial cleaning and degreasing where a technical specification is suitable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity ethyl lactate | colourless to pale yellow liquid | high-purity specification | Controlled manufacturing, extraction and precision cleaning that needs tighter impurity, water and colour control than a technical solvent cut. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Electronic-grade ethyl lactate | colourless liquid | electronic or semiconductor specification | Photoresist solvent, edge-bead removal and precision substrate cleaning where metal, particle and moisture limits are specified by the process. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Flavour-grade ethyl lactate | colourless liquid | flavour specification | Flavour and fragrance formulation where a flavour designation applies. Confirm the required specification and documentation with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ethyl lactate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ethyl lactate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | colourless to pale yellow liquid with a mild odour | — |
| Identity | ethyl lactate, the ethyl ester of lactic acid, also known as lactic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate or ethyl alpha-hydroxypropionate | — |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O3 | — |
| Structure | CH3CH(OH)COOCH2CH3 | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and with most common organic solvents | — |
| Volatility | high boiling point and low volatility relative to common industrial solvents | — |
| Isomer | racemic and L-enriched material both circulate commercially; state the isomer requirement and the applicable CAS number with the enquiry | — |
| Grade controls | assay, water content, acidity, colour and any metal or particle limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Ethyl Lactate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers. Handle with the safety information supplied for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about ethyl lactate
Is ethyl lactate the same as lactic acid?
No. Ethyl lactate is the ethyl ester of lactic acid, a neutral solvent liquid, while lactic acid is the acid itself. Sodium lactate and calcium lactate are salts of the acid rather than esters. Order each of them by name, since the specifications and uses do not overlap.
Which ethyl lactate grade should a formulator request?
Technical grade covers most coatings, ink, adhesive and industrial cleaning work. High-purity material suits controlled manufacturing and extraction, and electronic or semiconductor grade is specified for photoresist and precision cleaning where metal and particle limits apply. Send the application and any existing purchasing specification with the enquiry.
What solvents does ethyl lactate typically replace?
Buyers usually evaluate ethyl lactate as a bio-based alternative to chlorinated solvents, glycol ethers and other high-boiling solvents in cleaning, stripping and coating work. Substitution depends on the resin, evaporation profile, materials compatibility and process temperature, so confirm any change by formulation testing before committing.
Is ethyl lactate supplied in any form other than liquid?
No. Ethyl lactate is a liquid at ordinary handling temperatures and is supplied only as a liquid. Grade, not form, is the choice a buyer makes, so state the purity level and specification required.
Which CAS number applies to ethyl lactate?
It depends on the isomer supplied. Different CAS numbers are cited for the L isomer and for racemic material, so this page does not print one. State whether racemic or L-enriched material is required and the applicable CAS number is confirmed with the quoted grade.
What details are needed for an ethyl lactate price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format, documentation needs and the timing you are working to, so the quotation covers the whole requirement.