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Basic Description
| Synonyms | LEVULINIC ACID|4-Oxopentanoic acid|123-76-2|Laevulinic acid|Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-|4-Oxovaleric acid|Levulic acid|3-Acetylpropionic acid|4-Ketovaleric acid|LEVA|gamma-Ketovaleric acid|Acetopropionic acid|Levulinsaeure|Laevulic acid|4-oxo-pentanoic acid|Va |
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| Specifications & Purity | ≥98% |
| Storage Temp | Desiccated |
| Shipped In | Normal |
| Product Description | Levulinic acid, an organic acid, is mainly used as a cigarette additive. Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of useful intermediates such as γ-valerolactone, ethyl levulinate, pentanoic acid and 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran. Derivatization and esterification of levulinic acid results in potential biofuels.
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Associated Targets
SLC15A2 Tchem Solute carrier family 15 member 2 0 Activities
LMNA Tbio Prelamin-A/C 0 Activities
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Names and Identifiers
| Pubchem Sid | 488181387 |
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| Pubchem Sid Url | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488181387 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-oxopentanoic acid |
| INCHI | InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8) |
| InChi Key | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Canonical SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| Isomeric SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OI1575000 |
| PubChem CID | 11579 |
| UN Number | 3261 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.12 |
| Beilstein | 506796 |
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 G2418275 | Certificate of Analysis | Apr 27, 2024 | L278641 |
| D23231240 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 03, 2022 | L278641 |
| D23231252 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 03, 2022 | L278641 |
| D23231269 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 03, 2022 | L278641 |
| D23231330 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 03, 2022 | L278641 |
| K2214037 | Certificate of Analysis | Nov 17, 2022 | L278641 |
| A2220099 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| A2220103 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| A2220110 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| A2220112 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| B2303828 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| I2213213 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| K2204782 | Certificate of Analysis | Dec 16, 2021 | L278641 |
| A2306101 | Certificate of Analysis | Mar 17, 2021 | L278641 |
| I2213214 | Certificate of Analysis | Mar 17, 2021 | L278641 |
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Chemical and Physical Properties
| Solubility | Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C). |
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| Sensitivity | Light Sensitive |
| Freezing Point(°C) | 29 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.44 |
| Flash Point(°F) | 278°F |
| Flash Point(°C) | 137℃ |
| Boil Point(°C) | 246°C |
| Melt Point(°C) | 33-35°C |
Safety and Hazards(GHS)
| Pictogram(s) | GHS07 |
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| Signal | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315:Causes skin irritation H319:Causes serious eye irritation H335:May cause respiratory irritation H302:Harmful if swallowed |
| Precautionary Statements | P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OI1575000 |
| Merck Index | 5472 |