
L-lactide (MF: C₆H₈O₄, MW: 144.12) is a cyclic dimer formed by intermolecular dehydration condensation of L-lactic acid. It is one of the optical isomers of lactide and serves as a key monomer in the synthesis of the biodegradable polymer polylactic acid (PLA). It is primarily used in the preparation of high-purity L-polylactic acid (PLLA).
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | 92–94 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 255 °C |
| Density | 1.186 ± 0.06 g/cm³ (Predicted) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.311 Pa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4475 |
| Optical Rotation | [α]20/D285°, c=1 in toluene |
| Flash Point | 150.6±18.8 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol; slightly soluble in water; insoluble in petroleum ether |
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