Alternate Name:(+)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropanoate; (+)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxypropionate; (R)-(+)-Lactic Acid Ethyl Ester; (R)-2-Hydroxypropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; (R)-Ethyl LactateCAS Number:7699-00-5Molecular Formula:C₅H₁₀O₃Molecular Weight:118.13Appearance:Supplied as a clear colorless liquidPurity:≥95%Solubility:Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (CDCl3) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric AnalysisTLC Conditions: SiO2; DiChloromethane: Methanol =9.5 : 0.5; Visualized with AMCS and KMnO4; Single Spot, Rf =0.60.Specific Rotation:+11.2º (Neat)Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.