Ethyl lactate is a mild, sweet-fruity solvent-like odor with a buttery, creamy undertone reminiscent of yogurt or coconut cream. It has a soft green-fruity lift on top that fades quickly, leaving a faint milky sweetness. ('Ethyl Ethyl Lactate' appears to be a duplicated typo for ethyl lactate.)AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 501.
Colorless liquid
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Vinous-herbaceous odor, reminiscent of Mint and Spearmint (garden mint).
This particular chemical has been suggested for use in perfumes and flavors.