Ethyl (L)-lactate

At a glance

Ethyl (L)-lactate is the ethyl ester of naturally fermented L‑lactic acid, imparting a milky, creamy, slightly buttery note used for fresh, clean, lactonic accords in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
fermentation of natural sugars
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Lactate ester
CAS number
687-47-8
Profile
milky, creamy, sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01