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814254 Levulinic acid

Levulinic acid for synthesis. CAS 123-76-2, EC Number 204-649-2, chemical formula CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH.

Levulinic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovalerianic acid

CAS #: 123-76-2 EC Number: 204-649-2 Molar Mass: 116.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH Hill Formula: C₅H₈O₃
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
123-76-2204-649-2C₅H₈O₃CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH116.12 g/mol

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      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
      8142540500 04022536564593