Introduction

Name

• Ethyl lactate.

Class of drug

• Antibacterial agent.
• Keratoplastic.

Description

Chemical name

• 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid ethyl ester.
• Ethyl alpha-hydroxypropionate.

Molecular formula

• C5H10O3.
• CH3CHOHCOOC2H5.

Molecular weight

• 118.13.

Physical properties

• Colorless liquid.
• Characteristic odor.
• Boiling point: 154°C.
• Miscible with water (with partial decomposition), alcohol and ether.

Uses

Indications

• Surface/superficial pyoderma.

Administration

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
• Curtis C (1998) Use and abuse of topical dermatological therapy in dogs and cats. Part 1. Shampoo therapy. In Pract 20 (5), 244-251 VetMedResource.
• Prottey C, George D, Leech R W et al (1984) The mode of action of ethyl lactate as a treatment for acne. Br J Dermatol 110 (4), 475-485 PubMed.

Other sources of information

• Tennant B (1999) Small Animal Formulary. 3rd edn. British Small Animal Veterinary Association. ISBN 0 905214 52 8.