laevulinic acid
Reagent grade, 99.0%
Reagent
Code: #202074
Alias
levulinic acid; levulinic acid, levulic acid, fructose acid, 4-oxo-valeric acid, 4-keto-nvaleric acid, 3-keto-nvaleric acid
CAS Number
123-76-2
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Molecular Information
Weight
116.12 g/mol
Formula
C₅H₈O₃
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
204-649-2
MDL Number
MFCD00002796
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
30-33 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
245-246 °C(lit.)
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Storage & Handling
Density
1.134 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage
Room temperature, avoid light
description Product Description
Used as a building block in green chemistry for producing bio-based solvents, fuel additives, and biodegradable polymers. It serves in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flavor compounds due to its functional groups enabling diverse chemical transformations. Employed in skincare products for its antibacterial properties and role in promoting skin renewal. Also investigated as a precursor for sustainable platform chemicals like gamma-valerolactone and alkyl levulinates, which have applications in renewable energy and environmentally friendly industrial processes.
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| Test Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity (%) | 99-100% |
| Melting Point (°C) | 33-35°C |
| Water (Karl Fischer) | <=0.7% |
| Appearance | Colorless to yellow to brown liquid or solid |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms to structure |
| Physical State Note | This product is low melting point solid, may change state in different environments (solid, liquid or semi-solid) |
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