< >

L-Lactide CAS#4511-42-6

Promotion Season Now in Store and Free Sample for Testing with Factory Price

Chemical Name： L-Lactide

CAS No.:4511-42-6

Molecular Formula：C6H8O4

Sample: Available

Mode of Transportation

1. By Air, fast but expensive.

2. By Sea, usual and economy.

3. By Train, suit for middle Asia countries.

4. By Express, suit for small package.

We only provide highest quality goods available, accompanied by after support!

Contact Now E-Mail Telephone WhatsApp

Product Details

L-Lactide CAS#4511-42-6

L-lactide (3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione) is a cyclic lactone that is derived from lactic acid. It has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and is an essential building block for synthesizing polylactic acid (PLA) plastics, which are widely used in the manufacturing industry.

L-Lactide CAS#4511-42-6

L-Lactide Chemical Properties

Melting point	92-94 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	255°C
density	1.186±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
vapor pressure	0.311Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.4475
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Soluble in chloroform, and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene.
form	Solid
color	White to Off-White
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D 285°, c = 1 in toluene
Water Solubility	16.7g/L at 20℃
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
BRN	82124
Stability:	Hygroscopic
InChIKey	JJTUDXZGHPGLLC-IMJSIDKUSA-N
LogP	0.4 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference	4511-42-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dione, 3,6-dimethyl-, (3S,6S)- (4511-42-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	36/37/38-36
Safety Statements	26-37/39
WGK Germany	3
TSCA	Yes
HS Code	29322090

Product Usage

L-Lactide is a monomer used to produce polylactic acid (PLA), which is a biodegradable thermoplastic that has many uses in the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, L-Lactide can be used to modify existing drug carriers or create new ones from scratch. As such, the pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on L-Lactide for its versatile applications.

Factory and Equipment Show

Factory and Equipment Show