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Levulinic Acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
Synonyms: Laevulinic acid; 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid; Levulic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid; gamma-Ketovaleric acid
Molecular formula: C5H8O3
M.W.: 116.1
Structural formula:
Description: Colorless to yellowish liquid or crystal
Specification:
| Index name |
Index |
Purity |
99.0% min |
Moisture |
1.0% max |
Chloride (as Cl) |
10ppm max |
Sulfate (as SO4) |
20ppm max |
Iron |
3ppm max |
Heavy metals (as Pb) |
10ppm max |
Color (Gardner) |
1max |
Angelic lactone |
0.5% max |
Uses: Used as raw material of flavor chemicals and of polymerization evocator ACVA.
Packing: in PE drum
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