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Levulinic acid, 98%

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

$93.92 - $243.62

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
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Description

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.

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.
Specifications

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

Specifications

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%
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
Levulinic acid
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Safety and Handling

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

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RUO – Research Use Only