Ethyl Lactate is a food-grade ethyl ester of lactic acid, a green, biodegradable solvent and flavouring agent with applications in food, pharmaceutical and industrial cleaning.We supply bulk Ethyl Lactate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid form to meet global food industry demand. Our Ethyl Lactate is widely used in food flavouring agent, green industrial solvent, excipient, electronics cleaning solvent and coating solvent.
Ethyl Lactate (CH₃CH(OH)COOC₂H₅) is a naturally occurring ester found in wine, beer and fermented foods.
Commercially produced by esterification of lactic acid with ethanol, it is a non-toxic, biodegradable solvent with a mild fruity aroma. Used as a GRAS flavouring agent in food, a green solvent in pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing, and an eco-friendly replacement for petroleum-based solvents.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Industrial Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless liquid |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 1.030-1.038 |
| Refractive Index | 1.410-1.414 |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.5% |
| Acidity (as lactic acid) | ≤ 0.5% |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 20 |
| Purity/Assay | ≥ 99% (Food Grade) |
| Viscosity | 1.2 mPa·s (Food Grade) |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% (Food Grade) |
| pH | 5.0 - 7.0 (Food Grade) |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Ethyl Lactate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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