{"id":8248,"date":"2025-07-30T15:43:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/?post_type=product&p=8248"},"modified":"2025-07-30T16:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:04:34","slug":"butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent derived from lactic acid and butanol. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, fruity odor. This solvent combines strong solvency power with a low evaporation rate, making it ideal for both industrial and environmentally friendly applications.<\/p>\n

Manufacturers use butyl lactate in cleaning products, coatings, printing inks, and agrochemical formulations. It dissolves greases, resins, and polymers effectively. Additionally, it performs well as a co-solvent in water-based systems. Because of its low toxicity and renewable origin, it fits easily into green chemistry and bio-based product lines.<\/p>\n

Thanks to its mild odor and strong performance, formulators prefer it in sensitive applications. It also serves as a carrier solvent for active ingredients and enhances wetting and flow properties in many systems.<\/p>\n

\n
Chemical Properties<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Chemical Name:<\/strong> Butyl Lactate
Synonyms:<\/strong> Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate, Lactic acid butyl ester
Molecular Formula:<\/strong> C\u2087H\u2081\u2084O\u2083
Molecular Weight:<\/strong> 146.18 g\/mol
CAS Number:<\/strong> 138-22-7
EC Number:<\/strong> 205-314-2
Appearance:<\/strong> Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor:<\/strong> Mild, fruity odor
Density:<\/strong> ~0.99 g\/cm\u00b3
Boiling Point:<\/strong> 190\u2013195\u00b0C
Flash Point:<\/strong> 85\u00b0C (closed cup)
Solubility:<\/strong> Soluble in alcohols, esters, and ketones; partially soluble in water
Vapor Pressure:<\/strong> Low (0.02 mmHg at 25\u00b0C)<\/p>\n

\n
Applications<\/strong><\/h5>\n
    \n
  • \n

    Cleaning Agents:<\/strong> Removes oils, inks, adhesives, and industrial soils.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Paints and Coatings:<\/strong> Improves flow, gloss, and pigment dispersion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Printing Inks:<\/strong> Enhances drying time and solvency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Agrochemicals:<\/strong> Acts as a carrier solvent for pesticide formulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Metal Cleaners:<\/strong> Softens dried greases and residues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Electronics:<\/strong> Used in precision cleaning formulations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \n
    Industries of Use<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Industrial and Institutional Cleaning:<\/strong>
    Butyl lactate breaks down tough soils and residues. It works in both acidic and neutral pH cleaning systems. Its low volatility reduces inhalation risks in confined spaces.<\/p>\n

    Paints, Inks, and Coatings:<\/strong>
    This solvent improves paint leveling and pigment stability. It replaces traditional glycol ethers in many low-VOC coatings.<\/p>\n

    Agrochemical Industry:<\/strong>
    Formulators use butyl lactate to deliver active ingredients in herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. Its biodegradable nature makes it safer for soil and water systems.<\/p>\n

    Electronics and Metalworking:<\/strong>
    Precision cleaning applications rely on it for safe and efficient degreasing. It removes oils without damaging sensitive components.<\/p>\n

    \n
    Storage Conditions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
    Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
    Avoid direct sunlight.
    Ideal storage temperature: 5\u201330\u00b0C.
    Shelf life: 12 months under proper storage conditions.<\/p>\n

    \n
    Packaging<\/strong><\/h5>\n
      \n
    • \n

      20 L HDPE drum<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      200 L HDPE barrel
      All packaging meets international transport and chemical handling regulations. Labels include hazard classification, batch number, and product name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \n
      Safety & Handling<\/strong><\/h5>\n

      Use protective gloves and goggles during handling.
      Ensure proper ventilation.
      Avoid skin and eye contact.
      In case of contact, rinse with water.
      Dispose of according to local environmental regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Butyl lactate is a powerful biodegradable solvent ideal for paints, cleaners, and agrochemical formulations. It delivers low VOC, strong performance, and environmental safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8249,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1877],"product_cat":[532],"product_tag":[1922,1914,1917,1913,1921,1918,1915,1920,1916,1924,1923,1919],"class_list":{"0":"post-8248","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-chemical","7":"product_cat-technical-chemical-products","8":"product_tag-agrochemical-carrier","9":"product_tag-biodegradable-solvent","10":"product_tag-butyl-2-hydroxypropanoate","11":"product_tag-butyl-lactate","12":"product_tag-coating-solvent","13":"product_tag-eco-friendly-solvent","14":"product_tag-green-solvent","15":"product_tag-ink-solvent","16":"product_tag-lactic-acid-ester","17":"product_tag-natural-cleaning-solvent","18":"product_tag-safe-industrial-solvent","19":"product_tag-voc-free-solvent","21":"first","22":"instock","23":"shipping-taxable","24":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\nButyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c\u2087h\u2081\u2084o\u2083-cas-138-22-7\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c\u2087h\u2081\u2084o\u2083-cas-138-22-7\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-30T13:04:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/\",\"name\":\"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-07-30T12:43:27+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-30T13:04:34+00:00\",\"description\":\"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Eco-friendly butyl lactate solvent for cleaning, coatings, and ink formulations\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"All Products\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/all-products\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/\",\"name\":\"Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\",\"description\":\"Private Label Detergents, Custom Formulations, Sustainable Solutions\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#organization\"},\"alternateName\":\"Star Kimya\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Star Kimya \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\",\"alternateName\":\"Star Kimya\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-kurulus-_1_.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-kurulus-_1_.webp\",\"width\":980,\"height\":726,\"caption\":\"Star Kimya \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","description":"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c\u2087h\u2081\u2084o\u2083-cas-138-22-7\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","og_description":"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c\u2087h\u2081\u2084o\u2083-cas-138-22-7\/","og_site_name":"Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","article_modified_time":"2025-07-30T13:04:34+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/","url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/","name":"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7 - Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg","datePublished":"2025-07-30T12:43:27+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-30T13:04:34+00:00","description":"Butyl lactate is a biodegradable solvent used in coatings, cleaning agents, and agrochemical formulations. Low VOC, renewable, and effective.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/butyl-lactate.jpg","width":1000,"height":1000,"caption":"Eco-friendly butyl lactate solvent for cleaning, coatings, and ink formulations"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/product\/butyl-lactate-c%e2%82%87h%e2%82%81%e2%82%84o%e2%82%83-cas-138-22-7\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"All Products","item":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/all-products\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Butyl Lactate | C7H14O3 | CAS 138-22-7"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/","name":"Star Chem \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","description":"Private Label Detergents, Custom Formulations, Sustainable Solutions","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#organization"},"alternateName":"Star Kimya","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Star Kimya \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions","alternateName":"Star Kimya","url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-kurulus-_1_.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-kurulus-_1_.webp","width":980,"height":726,"caption":"Star Kimya \u2013 Industrial Cleaning and Hygiene Solutions"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8248"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8248"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.starkimya.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}