Chemical Name:Butyl levulinate
CAS No.:2052-15-5
Molecular Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight:172.22
Appearance:Colorless or straw-yellow liquid
Chemical Name:Butyl levulinate
CAS No.:2052-15-5
Molecular Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight:172.22
Appearance:Colorless or straw-yellow liquid
Butyl levulinateDetails
Chemical Name:Butyl levulinate
CAS No.:2052-15-5
Molecular Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight:172.22
MolecularStructure:
Appearance:Colorless or straw-yellow liquid
Butyl levulinateTypical Properties
Boiling point | 106-108 °C5.5 mm Hg(lit.) |
density | 0.974 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n20/D 1.427(lit.) |
FEMA | 2207 | BUTYL LEVULINATE |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Fp | 197 °F |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
JECFA Number | 608 |
Butyl levulinateUsage
It is colorless or straw yellow liquid with sweet and pungent aroma like caramel and millet. The boiling point is 238 ℃. It is slightly soluble in water, soluble in oils, alcohol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents.
Butyl levulinatePackaging and Shipping
Packing: 200kg/drum
Butyl levulinateStorage
Stored in cool dry and ventilated place away from heat and light