Levulinic acid

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Levulinic acid Structure
Levulinic acid structure
Common Name Levulinic acid
CAS Number 123-76-2 Molecular Weight 116.115
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H8O3 Melting Point 30-33 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 137.8±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Levulinic acid


Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.

 Names

Name 4-oxopentanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 Levulinic acid Biological Activity

Description Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.
Related Catalog
Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

References

[1]. Pileidis FD, et al. Levulinic Acid Biorefineries: New Challenges for Efficient Utilization of Biomass. ChemSusChem. 2016 Mar 21;9(6):562-82.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 30-33 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C5H8O3
Molecular Weight 116.115
Flash Point 137.8±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 116.047340
PSA 54.37000
LogP -0.49
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.435

 Toxicological Information

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
OI1575000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Levulinic acid
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
123-76-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
0506796
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
7
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H8-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
116.13
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
QV2V1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Standard Draize test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
REFERENCE :
FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979 ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
1850 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION :
450 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: AD607-952
TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
>5 gm/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M5013 No. of Facilities: 17 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 4 No. of Employees: 1732 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M5013 No. of Facilities: 46 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 5 No. of Employees: 773 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 13 (estimated)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive
Risk Phrases R22;R34
Safety Phrases S26-S45-S36/37/39
RIDADR 3261
WGK Germany 3
RTECS OI1575000
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 2915509000

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2915509000
Summary 2915509000 propionic acid, its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

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 Synonyms

4-Oxopentanoic acid
Levulinic acid
Levulic acid
4-oxovaleric acid
LAEVULINIC ACID
antithermin
b-Acetylpropionic Acid
4-Oxopentanoic acid,4-Oxovaleric acid
3-Acetylpropionic Acid
g-Ketovaleric acid
laevulic acid
MFCD00002796
Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-
EINECS 204-649-2
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