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Levulinic Acid

Levulinic acid is used as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and various other additives.

Product Description

Name

Levulinic Acid

Appearance

Colourless to light yellow transparent liquid or crystal

 

 

Assay(%) (Titration)

≥99

99.31

Chromaticity (Gardner)

≤2

<2

Moisture (%)

≤1

0.50

As Pb (PPM)

≤10

<10

Fe (PPM)

≤10

<10

SO4 (PPM)

≤20

<20

Cl (PPM)

≤20

<20

Angelica Lactone (%)

1

<1

 

Synonyms: 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-oxovaleric acid; laevulic acid; Levulic Acid; 3-Acetylpropionic Acid; 4-Ketopentanoic acid; calcium bis(4-oxopentanoate); 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid; sodium 4-oxopentanoate; 4-oxopentanoate

CAS No.: 123-76-2

Molecular Formula: C5H8O3

Molecular Weight: 116.12

EINECS No.: 204-649-2

Boiling Point: 245-246 °C

Melting Point: 33-35°C

Flash Point: 137°C

Density: 1.134 g/mL at 25(lit.)

Solubility in water: 675g/L at 20°C

Application:

Used as plastic modifier, solvent, medicine, industrial chemicals, spices, pesticide intermediates, organic synthesis intermediates, polymer additives, lubricating oil additives, surfactants, printing ink, rubber additives, cosmetic additives (including shampoo, toiletries), etc.

Levulinic Acid

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