Levulinic acid CAS 123-76-2
Chemical name: Levulinic acid
Synonymous names:aevuL ;Levulic Acid;4-oxovaleric
CAS No:123-76-2
Molecular formula:C5H8O3
Molecular weight:116.12
EINECS No:204-649-2
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid |
Color (Apha) |
Max 2 |
Purity |
99.0 % min |
Heavy Metals (ppm) |
Max 10 |
Moisture (%) |
Max 0.1 |
Chlorine (ppm) |
Max 20 |
Fe (ppm) |
10 max |
Sulfate (ppm) |
Max 20 |
Properties and Usage:
Levulinic acid is a multifunctional organic acid with strong reactivity. It is often used in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, materials science, agriculture and food.
1. Catalysts and ligands
Catalytic reaction: Levulinic acid, as a ligand of transition metal catalysts, can form stable metal complexes, thereby improving the catalytic efficiency of oxidation, reduction and polymerization reactions.
Synthetic catalyst: As an important component in the synthesis of complex molecules, levulinic acid is used to make high-performance catalysts.
2. Drug synthesis
Drug precursor: Levulinic acid is used to synthesize a variety of drug intermediates to provide support for the development of new drugs.
Chemical synthesis: It is also involved in the manufacture of chemicals with specific medicinal effects.
3. Plastics and polymers
Polymer synthesis: Levulinic acid, as a monomer or modifier in polymers, can enhance the toughness, heat resistance and transparency of plastics and improve the performance of materials.
4. Dyes and pigments
Dye synthesis: Levulinic acid, as an intermediate in dye production, helps synthesize various high-efficiency colorants.
Pigment modification: It can improve the stability and color expression of pigments and improve the application effect of dyes and pigments.
5. Agricultural chemicals
Pesticide intermediates: Levulinic acid is used in the synthesis of pesticides, which helps to improve the effectiveness of pesticides and promote efficient agricultural production.
6. Chemical reagents
Organic synthesis reagents: In organic chemical reactions, levulinic acid can be used as a reaction reagent or medium and is often used in laboratory and industrial chemical applications.
7. Food and spices
Auxiliary chemicals: Although levulinic acid is not directly used as a food additive, it helps to enhance flavor and aroma in food and spice synthesis.
Storage conditions: Packed in plastic drums and stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Keep away from fire and heat sources.
Packing: This product is packed in 25kg 50kg 100kg plastic bucket, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements