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Levulinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10813.0B
1000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Levulinic acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10813.0B
1000 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
123-76-2
IUPAC Name
4-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
InChI Key
JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)CCC(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Refractive Index
1.4395-1.4435 @ 20?C
Form
Liquid

Description

Mainly used as an intermediate for medicines, agricultural chemical and organic synthesis. Used as raw material of perfume, modifier and solvent of plastics. It is also employed as an additive of polymer, paints and lubricating oil. Also used as a surfactant and auxiliary for making printing ink, rubber flux and cosmetics(including shampoo).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Mainly used as an intermediate for medicines, agricultural chemical and organic synthesis. Used as raw material of perfume, modifier and solvent of plastics. It is also employed as an additive of polymer, paints and lubricating oil. Also used as a surfactant and auxiliary for making printing ink, rubber flux and cosmetics(including shampoo).

Solubility
Soluble in water ( 675g/L at 20°C).

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in dark. Store away from oxidizing agents and bases.
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