Levulinic Acid, 98+%

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.

Specifications

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

• 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: 250 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only