Levulinic acid, 98%

Description

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

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

• 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

• Melting Point: 26°C to 31°C
• Density: 1.134
• pH: 2.5 to 3.0
• Boiling Point: 245°C to 246°C
• Flash Point: 137°C (278°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.4415
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3261
• Beilstein: 506796
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,5472
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C).
• Formula Weight: 116.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Levulinic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H302 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only