Chemical Name: Levulinic acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
Levulinic Acid Cas 123-76-2
Description
Levulinic acid
Details
Chemical 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
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) |
Chemical properties
White flaky crystals, hygroscopic. Easily soluble in water and alcohol and ether organic solvents.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.
About us
Haihang Group, consisting Haihang Industry Co.,Ltd., Zhonglan Industry Co.,Ltd. and METISARC PTE. LTD., is a large manufacturer of fine chemical and cosmetic materials that integrates R&D, production and sales together. Besides, it is also one of the Top 50 Enterprises in Jinan City. The Company was established in 1994, and restructured into a limited liability company in 1996.