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.
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