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Is Methyl Lactate vegetarian?

Methyl Lactate

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Methyl Lactate is the methyl ester of lactic acid, a colorless liquid and the simplest chiral ester, which is naturally derived and readily available as a single enantiomer.

Also known as 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid methyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-propanoic acid methyl ester, (S)- / 2-hydroxy-propanoic acid methyl ester, 208-930-0, Lactic Acid Methyl Ester
INCI name Methyl Lactate
CAS number 547-64-8
EC number 248-704-9
CosIng ID 58107
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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