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Levulinic Acid, 98+%

Catalog No. AC125141000
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Description

CAS: 123-76-2 | C5H8O3 | 116.12 g/mol

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

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-76-2
Molecular Formula C5H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 116.12
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 33.0°C to 35.0°C
Color Yellow
Density 1.1300g/mL
Boiling Point 245.0°C to 246.0°C
Flash Point 98°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98+%
Packaging Glass bottle
Refractive Index 1.4396 to 1.4426
Linear Formula CH3COCH2CH2CO2H
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 03, 671
Fieser 01,564; 02,239; 10,230
Specific Gravity 1.13
Merck Index 15, 5526
Solubility Information Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: miscible with alcohol and ether,insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons
Formula Weight 116.12
Percent Purity 98+%
Physical Form Liquid After Melting
Chemical Name or Material Levulinic acid
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plen
EINECSNumber 204-649-2

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