Levulinic acid, 98%
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About Levulinic acid, 98%
Levulinic acid, 98% is part of the Zemixal flavour & Fragrance Chemicals range. Identity at a glance (Synthesis): CAS 123-76-2, formula C5H8O3 and molar mass 116.11 g/mol. Typical appearance is white or colourless to light yellow liquid or solid.
Typical applications
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Polymer & resin production
Safe handling
Physical constants on file: melting point 30-33 °C, boiling point 245-246 °C and density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C. Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H302, H315, H317 and H318). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures.
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Typical uses
- Flavour formulation
- Fragrance compounding
- Aroma research
- Polymer & resin production
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | Levulinic acid, 98% |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-018308 |
| CAS number | 123-76-2 |
| IUPAC name | 4-oxopentanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molar mass | 116.11 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 116.0473 |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Purity / assay | 98% |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | White or colourless to light yellow liquid or solid |
| Melting point | 30-33 °C |
| Boiling point | 245-246 °C |
| Density | 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C |
| XLogP3 | -0.5 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 1 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 54.4 Ų |
| HS code | 29183010 |
| InChIKey | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| PubChem CID | 11579 |
| Synonyms | 4-Oxovaleric acid, Laevulinic acid, Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, Levulic acid, 4-Ketovaleric acid, gamma-Ketovaleric acid, Acetopropionic acid, Laevulic acid, beta-Acetylpropionic acid, Acidum laevulinicum, 4-ketopentanoic acid, 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-ketovaleric acid |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 100 g | Quoted on request | |
| 250 g | Quoted on request | |
| 1 kg | Quoted on request | |
| 5 kg | Quoted on request |
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