English alias:Methyl (+/-)-lactate; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester; methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
CAS No.:547-64-8
EINECS:208-930-0
Molecular formula:C₄H₈O₃
Formula weight:104.1045
Density:1.085g/cm³ 
Boiling point:145.3°C at 760 mmHg 
Flashing point:47.1°C 
Water-soluble:miscible, hydrolyses 
Tension:1.93mmHg at 25°C 
Structural formula;: