CAS 123-76-2 Levulinic acid
Product Name: Levulinic acid
CAS: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C5H7O3
Molecular Weight: 115.108
Synonyms: 4-Oxopentanoic acid;4-oxovaleric acid;laevulic acid;Levulic Acid;4-Ketopentanoic acid
Levulinic acid (CAS 123-76-2), or 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH2CO2H. It is classified as a keto acid. This white crystalline solid is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is derived from degradation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels.
Specification
Appearance Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid or crystal
Assay, %(G.C.) ≥99
Color(Gardener) ≤2
Water,% ≤1
Heavy Metal,PPM ≤10
Fe,PPM ≤10
SO4,PPM ≤20
Cl,PPM ≤20
Angelica Lactone,% ≤1
Application
Levulinic acid is used as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and various other additives Furthermore, it is recognized as a building block or starting material for a wide number of compounds. This family addresses a number of large volume chemical markets. For example as potential biofuels including γ-Valerolactone, 2-Methyl-THF, ethyl levulinate.
Packing&Storage
200 kg/plastic drum.
Stored in dry and ventilation place, far from heat and water.
