Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. solvent
7. [solvent by composition or origin]

Anotations

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.