Levulinic Acid
Also known as 4-Oxopentanoic acid, Laevulinic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid
- CAS number
- 123-76-2
- Molecular formula
- C5H8O3
- Molecular weight
- 116.11 g/mol
- Catalogue number
- OS-21355
- Purity
- 99 %
- Grade
- Industrial
- Form
- Powder
- Packing
- 50 L
₹800 per kg
Documents
- Certificate of analysis (COA) On request
- Safety data sheet (MSDS) On request
Specifications
| CAS number | 123-76-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 116.11 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 4-oxopentanoic acid |
| InChIKey | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| MDL number | MFCD00002796 |
| PubChem CID | 11579 |
| Physical form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Odour | Mild |
| Melting point | 50 °C |
| Boiling point | 250 °C |
| Flash point | 100 °C |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water |
| Purity | 99 % |
|---|---|
| Grade | Industrial |
| Packaging size | 50 L |
|---|---|
| Packaging type | Drum |
Description and applications
Levulinic acid (4-oxopentanoic acid) is a highly versatile, bio-based keto acid (\(C_{5}H_{8}O_{3}\)). Derived from biomass like wood residues or agricultural waste, it serves as a sustainable, "drop-in" chemical precursor for green plastics, biofuels, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
Applications
- Pharma
Industries
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