Levulinic acid - CAS 123-76-2

Catalog: BB005745
Product Name: Levulinic acid
CAS: 123-76-2
Synonyms: 4-oxopentanoic acid
Levulinic acid
IUPAC Name:4-oxopentanoic acid
Description:Levulinic acid (CAS# 123-76-2) is derived from the degredation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels. Levulinic acid is also a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.
Molecular Weight:116.12
Molecular Formula:C5H8O3
Canonical SMILES:CC(=O)CCC(=O)O
InChI:InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChI Key:JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point:245-246 °C
Melting Point:33-35°C
Flash Point:137°C
Density:1.13 g/cm3
Solubility:water, 6.746e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Appearance:Clear yellowish liquid after melting
Storage:Keep in dark place, Sealed in dry, Room Temperature
MDL:MFCD00002796
LogP:0.44020
Refractive Index:1.4396-1.4426
Stability:Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. May decompose when exposed to light.

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