Chemical Name: Levulinic acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
Chemical Name: Levulinic acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
Levulinic acid Details
Chemical Name: Levulinic acid
Synonyms: Laevulinic acid; 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid; gamma-Ketovaleric acid; Levulic acid; 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid; 2-Acetopropionicacid; sodium 4-oxopentanoate; 4-Ozovaleric Acid; g-ketovaleric acid; 4-Ketopentanoic acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
Molecular?Structure:
Appearance: Clear yellow Liquid
Levulinic acid Typical Properties
Melting point | 30-33 ??C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 245-246 ??C (lit.) |
Density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 ??C (lit.) |
Flash point | 280???F |
Storage | Store below +30??C. |
Appearance | Liquid After Melting |
Colour | Clear yellow |
Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 102 ??C) |
Levulinic acid Usage
Levulinic acid can react as either a carboxylic acid or a ketone. Through esterification, halogenation, hydrogenation, oxidative dehydrogenation, condensation, etc., it can produce various products, including resins, medicines, fragrances, solvents, coatings and inks, Rubber and plastic additives, lubricant additives, surfactants, etc.
Bisphenolic acid produced from levulinic acid can be used to produce water-soluble resin, which is used in the paper industry to produce filter paper. Levulinic acid is also an intermediate for pesticides and dyes.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 250KG/drum
Storage
Store below +30??C.