Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate is a naturally derived solvent and aroma compound valued for its mild, creamy and slightly fruity character. With subtle buttery, coconut-like and light ester notes, it offers a soft and pleasant profile that works exceptionally well in both flavour and fragrance formulations.

Known for its excellent solvency and biodegradability, Ethyl Lactate is widely used as a safer alternative to harsher solvents. It effectively dissolves a wide range of ingredients while contributing a gentle sweetness and smoothness to blends, making it particularly useful in delicate or rounded compositions.

Supplied in convenient 15ml and 100ml bottles, this high-quality Ethyl Lactate is ideal for professional, laboratory and general-purpose applications where both performance and a softer aromatic profile are desired.

Key Features

CAS Number: 97-64-3

Mild Creamy Aroma Profile
Delivers a soft, slightly fruity and buttery character with subtle coconut undertones.

Excellent Natural-Derived Solvent
Effective at dissolving a wide range of compounds while maintaining a gentle profile.

Biodegradable & Lower Toxicity
Commonly used as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional solvents.

Enhances Smoothness in Blends
Adds softness and rounds off sharper notes in flavour and fragrance formulations.

Highly Versatile Compound
Suitable for use across flavour, fragrance and technical applications.

Applications

Ethyl Lactate is widely used in:

• Food and beverage flavouring
• Fragrance and perfumery formulations
• Natural and eco-conscious product formulations
• Cleaning and degreasing applications
• General-purpose laboratory use

Product Information

Volume: 15ml, 100ml
Chemical Name: Ethyl Lactate
CAS Number: 97-64-3
Appearance: Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid
Aroma: Mild, creamy, slightly fruity with soft buttery and coconut-like nuances

Ethyl Lactate is a versatile and environmentally considerate compound, offering excellent solvent performance alongside a smooth, gentle aroma profile, making it an essential ingredient across a wide range of modern formulations.