Levulinic Acid CAS 123-76-2

CAS : 123-76-2

Molecular Formula: C5H8O3

Molecular Weight: 116.12

EINECS: 204-649-2

Synonyms: 2-Acetopropionicacid; aevuL; Levulinic acid 4-oxopentanoic acid; sodium 4-oxopentanoate; 4-Keto-n-valericacid; 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid (levulinic acid); 4-oxo-pentanoicaci; 4-oxovaleric

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What is Levulinic Acid CAS 123-76-2 ?

Levulinic acid,above 30 ℃ is liquid, below 25 ℃ is crystalline.Levulinic Acid is mainly used as a raw material for manufacturing resins, pharmaceuticals, spices, and coatings.

Specification

Item	Standard
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow transparent liquid or crystal
Color (Gardner)	≤2
Content (%)	≥99.00
Moisture (%)	≤1.00
Heavy metal (PPM)	≤10
Fe (PPM)	≤10
Sulfate (PPM)	≤20
Cl (PPM)	≤20

Application

In the pharmaceutical industry, its calcium salt (calcium fructosate) can be used to make intravenous injections. As a nutritional medicine, Levulinic Acid helps with bone formation and maintains normal excitability of nerves and muscles.Levulinic Acid is also used to produce indomethacin and plant hormones.
The low-grade ester of levulinic acid can be used as edible essence and tobacco essence.
Bisphenol acid made from levulinic acid can be used to produce water-soluble resins, which are used in the paper industry to produce filter paper.
Levulinic Acid can also be used to manufacture pesticides, dyes, polymers, coatings, lubricants, and surfactants. Levulinic Acid is also used as an extraction and separation agent for aromatic compounds and a plastic modifier.