ethyl lactate

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Scope note
An environmentally benign (“green”) solvent with effectiveness comparable to petroleum-based solvents. It is formed by the esterification reaction of ethanol and lactic acid, which can be generated from biomass raw materials through fermentation.
ethyl lactate
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024