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Methyl Levulinate - 95%, high purity , CAS No.624-45-3

  • ≥95%
Item Number
N196982
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N196982-25g
25g
Available within 1-2 weeks(?)
Item is derived from our semi-finished stock and is processed in 1-2 weeks.
$14.90
N196982-100g
100g
In stock
$41.90
N196982-500g
500g
Available within 4-8 weeks(?)
Items will be manufactured post-order and can take 4-8 weeks. Thank you for your patience!
$122.90

Basic Description

SynonymsMethyl levulinate|624-45-3|Methyl 4-oxopentanoate|methyllevulinate|Levulinic Acid Methyl Ester|Levulinic acid, methyl ester|Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, methyl ester|Methyl 4-oxovalerate|4-oxo-pentanoic acid methyl ester|MFCD00017499|NSC-24874|3Q95S830W6|Methy
Specifications & Purity95%
Shipped InNormal
Product Description

Methyl levulinate can be synthesized from glucose in the presence of a few drops of dilute sulfuric acid in methanol.
Methyl levulinate can undergo Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley (MPV) reduction in the presence of lewis acid zeolite like Hf-beta to give 4-hydroxypentanoates.

Names and Identifiers

IUPAC Name methyl 4-oxopentanoate
INCHI InChI=1S/C6H10O3/c1-5(7)3-4-6(8)9-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
InChi Key UAGJVSRUFNSIHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CC(=O)CCC(=O)OC
Isomeric SMILES CC(=O)CCC(=O)OC
PubChem CID 69354
Molecular Weight 130.14
Beilstein 3(4)1562
Reaxy-Rn 1754008

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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
D2324044Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2023 N196982
L2209131Certificate of AnalysisDec 14, 2022 N196982
F1802020Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2022 N196982

Chemical and Physical Properties

SolubilityIt is soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and benzene.
Refractive Index1.42
Flash Point(°C)72 °C
Boil Point(°C)196 °C
Melt Point(°C)193-195 °C

Safety and Hazards(GHS)

Pictogram(s) GHS07
Signal Warning
Hazard Statements

H315:Causes skin irritation

H319:Causes serious eye irritation

H335:May cause respiratory irritation

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.

P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P321:Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P405:Store locked up.

P501:Dispose of contents/container to ...

P264:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling.

P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P362+P364:Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P264+P265:Wash hands [and …] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.

P337+P317:If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.

P332+P317:If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.

P319:Get medical help if you feel unwell.

Reaxy-Rn 1754008

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