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Levulinic acid, 98%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A10813.0I

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Description

CAS: 123-76-2 | C5H8O3 | 116.116 g/mol

Mainly used as an intermediate for medicines, agricultural chemical and organic synthesis. Used as raw material of perfume, modifier and solvent of plastics. It is also employed as an additive of polymer, paints and lubricating oil. Also used as a surfactant and auxiliary for making printing ink, rubber flux and cosmetics(including shampoo).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Mainly used as an intermediate for medicines, agricultural chemical and organic synthesis. Used as raw material of perfume, modifier and solvent of plastics. It is also employed as an additive of polymer, paints and lubricating oil. Also used as a surfactant and auxiliary for making printing ink, rubber flux and cosmetics(including shampoo).

Solubility
Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C).

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in dark. Store away from oxidizing agents and bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-76-2
Molecular Formula C5H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 116.116
MDL Number MFCD00002796
InChI Key JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym levulinic acid, laevulinic acid, pentanoic acid, 4-oxo, levulic acid, 4-oxovaleric acid, 3-acetylpropionic acid, 4-ketovaleric acid, leva, gamma-ketovaleric acid, acetopropionic acid
PubChem CID 11579
ChEBI CHEBI:45630
IUPAC Name 4-oxopentanoic acid
SMILES CC(=O)CCC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 26°C to 31°C
pH 2.5 to 3.0
Boiling Point 245°C to 246°C
Flash Point 137°C (278°F)
Odor Characteristic
Quantity 5000 g
UN Number UN3261
Beilstein 506796
Merck Index 14,5472
Formula Weight 116.12
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Levulinic acid
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