Product Information
Name:Levulinic Acid
Controlled Product
Synonyms:
- Pentanoic acid
- 4-oxo-
- Levulinic acid (8CI)
- 4-Oxopentanoic acid
- 3-Acetylpropanoic acid
- 3-Acetylpropionic acid
- 3-Oxobutanecarboxylic acid
- 4-Ketovaleric acid
- 4-Oxovaleric acid
- Laevulinic acid
- Levulic acid
- NSC 3716
- β-Acetylpropionic acid
- See more synonyms
Brand:TRC
Description: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);
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:116.12
Formula:C5H8O3
Color/Form:Light Yellow Melted
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:CC(=O)CCC(=O)O
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