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Levulinic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2CH2COOH
CAS Number:
123-76-2
Molecular Weight:
116.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24896298
EC Number:
204-649-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506796
MDL number:
MFCD00002796
Assay:
98%
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vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 102 °C)

Quality Segment

200

assay

98%

bp

245-246 °C (lit.)

mp

30-33 °C (lit.)

density

1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ketone

SMILES string

CC(=O)CCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of useful intermediates such as γ-valerolactone, ethyl levulinate, pentanoic acid and 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran. Derivatization and esterification of levulinic acid results in potential biofuels.

It can also be used in:
  • The preparation of catalytic composite to synthesize 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural.
  • The synthesis of a commercial fragrance, fraistone.
  • The synthesis of pyrrolidone derivatives via reductive amination.
  • The total synthesis of mycobacterial arabinogalactan.

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GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

208.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

98 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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