Levulinic Acid 1 kg
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Stock Code
111.257.60
Synonyms: LEVULINIC ACID, 4-Oxovaleric acid
CAS No: 123-76-2
EC No: 204-649-2
Chemical Formula: CH 3 COCH 2 CH 2 COOH
Physical Form: Solid
Concentration: % >= 90 - <= 100
Molecular Weight: 116.12 g/mol
Melting Point/Melting Range: 30 - 33 °C
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 245 - 246 °C
Flash Point: 98 °C
Vapor Pressure: 1 hPa (102 °C)
Relative Density: 1.14 (20 °C)
Density: 1.134 g/cm 3 (25 °C)
Solubility in Water: 791.3 g/l (20 °C)
Partition Coefficient (pointtanol/water): log Pow: -0.497 (20 °C)
Oxidizing properties: None
Usage areas:
Levulinic acid is a compound used in various fields in the chemical industry and agriculture.
Chemical Industry: Levulinic acid is used as an intermediate in organic syntheses. It can be used in the production of biobased plastics, resins and polymers. It also plays a role in the production of solvents, protective coatings and paints.
Agriculture: It can be used in agricultural applications, especially in biological fertilizers and plant protection products. Levulinic acid obtained from plant sources can be used as an ingredient in the formulation of agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Personal Care Products: In some personal care products, especially cosmetics and beauty products, levulinic acid can be used as a stabilizer, moisturizer and preservative.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Levulinic acid can be used in the pharmaceutical industry as an ingredient in the formulation of various pharmaceutical products. It also has potential for use in biomedical research.
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