CAS 123-76-2

Levulinic acid

Description:

Levulinic acid, with the CAS number 123-76-2, is a five-carbon ketocarboxylic acid that is derived from the degradation of carbohydrates. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly sweet odor. Levulinic acid is soluble in water, alcohols, and many organic solvents, making it versatile for various applications. Its molecular formula is C5H8O3, and it features both a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group, which contribute to its reactivity and potential as a building block in organic synthesis. Levulinic acid is recognized for its potential as a platform chemical in the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and biodegradable polymers. Additionally, it exhibits antimicrobial properties and can be used as a food preservative. Its ability to undergo various chemical transformations, such as esterification and reduction, further enhances its utility in chemical processes. Overall, levulinic acid is an important compound in the context of green chemistry and sustainable development.

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key: InChIKey=JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CC(O)=O)C(C)=O

Synonyms:

• 3-Acetylpropanoic acid
• 3-Acetylpropionic acid
• 3-Oxobutanecarboxylic acid
• 4-Ketovaleric acid
• 4-Oxopentanoic acid
• 4-Oxovaleriansaure
• 4-Oxovaleric Acid
• Acide 4-oxovalerique
• Acido 4-Oxovalerico
• Laevulinic acid
• Laevulinsaeure
• Lev-OH
• Levulic acid
• Levulinic acid
• Nsc 3716
• β-Acetylpropionic acid
• γ-Ketovaleric acid
• laevulic acid
• calcium bis(4-oxopentanoate)
• Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-
• 4-Ketopentanoic acid
• sodium 4-oxopentanoate
• Levulinic acid,(4-Ketopentanoic acid
• 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid

Levulinic Acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: >97.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 3B-L0042

Levulinic acid, 98%

CAS: 123-76-2

Mainly used as an intermediate for medicines, agricultural chemical and organic synthesis. Used as raw material of perfume, modifier and solvent of plastics. It is also employed as an additive of polymer, paints and lubricating oil. Also used as a surfactant and auxiliary for making printing ink, r

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 02-A10813

Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-

CAS: 123-76-2

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 116.1152

Ref: IN-DA000JXX

4-Oxopentanoic Acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: 4Z-P-219034

Levulinic acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Levulinic acid (4-Oxovaleric acid), derived from the degradation of cellulose, is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 99.76%

Color and Shape: Liquid Pelletslargecrystals

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: TM-T5551

Levulinic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 123-76-2

Applications Levulinic Acid is derived from the degredation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels. Levulinic acid is also a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.
References Serrano-Ruiz, J.C., et al.: Catalysis., 195, 162 (2012); Liedtke, A.J. et al.: Tetrahedron., 68, 10049 (2012);

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Light Yellow Melted

Molecular weight: 116.12

Ref: TR-L379500

Levulinic acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Levulinic acid is an organic compound, which is derived from the acid hydrolysis of biomass, such as lignocellulosic materials. Its chemical structure makes it a pivotal platform chemical with potential for diverse transformations. Levulinic acid functions as a building block for various chemical synthesis processes, facilitating the production of numerous derivatives including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, plasticizers, and biofuels.

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 97.0 Area-%

Molecular weight: 116.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-L-4500

Levulinic acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Levulinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is resistant to the formation of the levulinate ester. In vitro, it has been shown to have a synergistic effect with other antibiotics such as erythromycin and cefazolin against bacteria in experimental models. The mechanism of this synergistic effect is not known, but may be due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Levulinic acid can also be used as an injection solution or magnesium salt for surface methodology experiments. The rate of reaction with magnesium is slow, and the reactivity is similar to that of levulinate. Kinetic studies have shown that the rate-determining step in the reaction between levulinic acid and magnesium chloride is the binding of MgCl2 to LHA (levulinic acid). This binding also reacts slowly with water and formaldehyde.

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 116.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FL37560

4-Oxopentanoic acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Low Melting Solid

Molecular weight: 116.116

Ref: 10-F079484

Levulinic Acid

CAS: 123-76-2

Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids andtheir deriv

Formula: C₅H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 116.04734

Ref: 45-1365072