1. Product information
| Product Name: | Levulinic acid |
| Synonyms: | 2-Acetopropionicacid;aevuL;Levulinic acid 4-oxopentanoic acid;sodium 4-oxopentanoate;4-Keto-n-valericacid;4-Oxo-pentanoic acid (levulinic acid);4-oxo-pentanoicaci;4-oxovaleric |
| CAS: | 123-76-2 |
| MF: | C5H8O3 |
| MW: | 116.12 |
| EINECS: | 204-649-2 |
| Product Categories: | ACETYLGROUP;Intermediates;Building Blocks;C1 to C5;Carbonyl Compounds;Pharma material;Fatty & Aliphatic Acids, Esters, Alcohols & Derivatives;Biochemistry;Reagents for Oligosaccharide Synthesis;Dextrins、Sugar & Carbohydrates;Carboxylic Acids;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks;bc0001;123-76-2 |
| Mol File: | 123-76-2.mol |
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| Levulinic acid Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 30-33 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 245-246 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 102 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.439(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2627 | LEVULINIC ACID |
| Fp | 280 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 675g/l |
| form | Liquid After Melting |
| pka | pKa 4.65(H2O,t = 25,c=0.03-0.001) (Uncertain) |
| color | Clear yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet caramel acidic acetoin buttery |
| Odor Type | caramellic |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C). |
2. Packaging
For powders: normal is 25kgs/Drum or bag, or larger/smaller package as request.
For liquids: normal 25kgs/drum, 180-300kgs/bucket, or IBC, determined by the nature of the product.
Or smaller package 1kg/bottle, 10kgs/bottle as request.
3. Shipping
4. Contact information
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