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Levulinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1081330
Description
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.
ApplicationsMainly 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.
Specifications
| Levulinic acid | |
| 26°C to 31°C | |
| 2.5 to 3.0 | |
| 137°C (278°F) | |
| C5H8O3 | |
| MFCD00002796 | |
| UN3261 | |
| Light sensitive | |
| 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 | |
| JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 4-oxopentanoic acid | |
| 11579 | |
| 116.12 |
| 123-76-2 | |
| 1.134 | |
| 245°C to 246°C | |
| Characteristic | |
| 1.4415 | |
| 250 g | |
| 506796 | |
| 14,5472 | |
| Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C). | |
| CC(=O)CCC(=O)O | |
| 116.116 | |
| CHEBI:45630 | |
| 98% |
Chemical Identifiers
| 123-76-2 | |
| 116.116 | |
| JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 11579 | |
| 4-oxopentanoic acid |
| C5H8O3 | |
| MFCD00002796 | |
| 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 | |
| CHEBI:45630 | |
| CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H302
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed.
P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H302-H315-H319
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 204-649-2
RTECSNumber : OI1575000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only