Levulinic Acid 100G
Levulinic acid for synthesis. CAS 123-76-2, EC Number 204-649-2, chemical formula CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH.
Manufacturer: Merck
Catalog ID: 814254.0100
Stock: In Stock
Description
| Catalogue Number | 814254 |
| Synonyms | 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovalerianic acid |
| Description | Levulinic acid |
Product Information
| CAS number | 123-76-2 |
| EC number | 204-649-2 |
| Hill Formula | C₅H₈O₃ |
| Chemical formula | CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH |
| Molar Mass | 116.12 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2918 30 00 |
Applications
| Application | Levulinic acid for synthesis. CAS 123-76-2, EC Number 204-649-2, chemical formula CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH. |
Physicochemical Information
| Boiling point | 245 - 246 °C (1013 mbar) |
| Density | 1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 98 °C |
| Melting Point | 26 - 29 °C |
| Solubility | 675 g/l |
Toxicological Information
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 1850 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Storage and Shipping Information
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
Specifications
| Assay (acidimetric) | ≥ 98.0 % |
| Water (K. F.) | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Identity (IR) | passes test |
| Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt. |
