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Levulinic acid

ALDRICH/W262701 - natural, 99%, FG

Synonym: 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid

CAS Number: 123-76-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O3
Molecular Weight: 116.12
EC Number: 204-649-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002796
Linear Formula: CH3COCH2CH2COOH
Product Type: Chemical
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45-W262701-SAMPLE-K 1 each
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45-W262701-100G-K 100 g
 $62.80
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45-W262701-1KG-K 1 kg
 $134.00
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45-W262701-10KG-K 10 kg
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12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses.  This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.

 

agency follows IFRA guidelines
  meets purity specifications of JECFA
application(s) flavors and fragrances
assay 99%
bp 245-246 °C (lit.)
density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
documentation see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen no known allergens
fragrance allergen no known allergens
grade FG
  Fragrance grade
  Halal
  Kosher
  natural
greener alternative category  ,  , Aligned 
greener alternative product characteristics Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry .
InChI 1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChI key JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp 30-33 °C (lit.)
organoleptic caramel; creamy; acidic; sweet; vanilla
Quality Level 300 
  400 
refractive index n20/D 1.442
reg. compliance EU Regulation 1223/2009
  EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
SMILES string CC(=O)CCC(O)=O
sustainability Greener Alternative Product
vapor pressure 1 mmHg ( 102 °C)
Application:

  • Use of carboxymethyl cellulose as binder for the production of water-soluble catalysts.: Levulinic acid is used in conjunction with carboxymethyl cellulose to produce water-soluble catalysts. This application demonstrates the acid′s versatility in catalyst synthesis, enhancing the solubility and functionality of the resulting products (Paganelli et al., 2024 ).

  • Nanocavity in hollow sandwiched catalysts as substrate regulator for boosting hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived carbonyl compounds.: This research explores the use of levulinic acid in biomass conversion processes. The study highlights the acid′s role in enhancing hydrodeoxygenation reactions, contributing to more efficient biofuel production (Zheng et al., 2024 ).

  • Mechanism of CO(2) in promoting the hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone catalyzed by RuCl(3) in aqueous solution.: This paper investigates the catalytic hydrogenation of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone. The findings provide insights into the role of CO2 in enhancing reaction efficiency, offering valuable information for industrial applications (Min et al., 2024 ).

  • Integrated biorefinery approach for utilization of wood waste into levulinic acid and 2-Phenylethanol production under mild treatment conditions.: This study presents a biorefinery approach to convert wood waste into valuable chemicals, including levulinic acid. The process demonstrates the potential for sustainable production of levulinic acid and its derivatives from renewable resources (Pachapur et al., 2024 ).
General description: Levulinic acid, an organic acid, is mainly used as a cigarette additive.
General description: We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives  . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.
Packaging: 1 kg in poly bottle
Packaging: 10 kg in poly drum
Packaging: 100 g in poly bottle
Purity 99%
bp 245-246 °C (lit.)
mp 30-33 °C (lit.)
Density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index n20/D 1.442
FEMA Number 2627
UNSPSC 12164502

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