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| Electronic Grade Ethyl Lactate |
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Ethyl lactate, also known as lactic acid ethyl ester, is a monobasic ester formed from lactic acid and ethanol, commonly used as a solvent. This compound is considered biodegradable and can be used as a water-rinsable degreaser. Ethyl lactate is found naturally in small quantities in a wide variety of foods including wine, chicken, and various fruits. The odor of ethyl lactate is mild, buttery, and creamy, with hints of fruit and coconut.
Due to its low toxicity, ethyl lactate is commonly used in pharmaceutical preparations, food additives, and fragrances. Ethyl Lactate is also used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, and cellulose ethers.
Ethyl lactate normally sells for $1.60 to $2.00 per pound, compared with about 90 cents to $1.70 per pound for conventional chemical solvents. Argonne National Laboratory's new production technology has shattered the old price barrier. Its developers believe their new process can cut the ethyl lactate price to well below $1.00 per pound.
A new patented purification-separation system promises to significantly reduce the market price. The system uses a membrane to selectively remove excess water and bring the reaction to nearly 100% completion with higher purity and lower processing costs.
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