... transparent liquid.It is soluble in ethanol, aether, acetone, esters and some other organic solvents, and it is partly soluble ... in water.Basic Physical& Chemical properties Product NameButyl L-lactate Solvent Grade Molecular formula C7H14O3Molecular weight 146.16Boiling point 170 ... 0.984Refractive index(20 °C)1.419-1.426Application Butyl lactate is widely used in paints, coatings, plastics and other ...