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814254 Levulinic acid

814254
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
123-76-2204-649-2C₅H₈O₃CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH116.12 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8142540100 Plastic bottle 100 g
8142540500 Plastic bottle 500 g
Description
Catalogue Number814254
Synonyms4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovalerianic acid
DescriptionLevulinic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number123-76-2
EC number204-649-2
Hill FormulaC₅H₈O₃
Chemical formulaCH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH
Molar Mass116.12 g/mol
HS Code2918 30 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationLevulinic acid for synthesis. CAS 123-76-2, EC Number 204-649-2, chemical formula CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point245 - 246 °C (1013 mbar)
Density1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point98 °C
Melting Point26 - 29 °C
Vapor pressure1 hPa (102 °C)
Solubility675 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1850 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing dust.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)≥ 98.0 %
Water (K. F.)≤ 1.0 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8142540100 04022536410357
8142540500 04022536564593