Levulinic Acid

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Synonyms :3-Acetylpropionic Acid; 3-Oxobutanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Ketovaleric Acid; 4-Oxopentanoic Acid; 4-Oxovaleric Acid; Laevulinic Acid; Levulic Acid; NSC 3716; β-Acetylpropionic Acid; γ-Ketovaleric Acid

Levulinic Acid is derived from the degredation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels. Levulinic acid is also a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.

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SKU RCLST005973
CAS number 123-76-2
Molecular Formula C5H8O3
Catalog Number RCLST005973
Chemical Name Levulinic Acid
Synonyms 3-Acetylpropionic Acid; 3-Oxobutanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Ketovaleric Acid; 4-Oxopentanoic Acid; 4-Oxovaleric Acid; Laevulinic Acid; Levulic Acid; NSC 3716; β-Acetylpropionic Acid; γ-Ketovaleric Acid
Boiling Pt No Data Available
Molecular Weight 116.12
Melting Pt N/A
Storage Condition Refrigerator
Stability No Data Available
Appearance Clear Colourless to Pale Yellow Oil
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
HS Commidity Code 2918.30.9000