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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
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          Product Information
          CAS number123-76-2
          EC number204-649-2
          Hill FormulaC₅H₈O₃
          Chemical formulaCH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH
          Molar Mass116.12 g/mol
          HS Code2918 30 00
          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
          Catalog Number GTIN
          8142540100 04022536410357
          8142540500 04022536564593