Butyl levulinate was used in the synthesis of γ-valerolactone.
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Applications
Butyl levulinate was used in the synthesis of γ-valerolactone.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
Xian-Long Du; Qing-Yuan Bi; Yong-Mei Liu; Yong Cao; Kang-Nian Fan. Conversion of biomass-derived levulinate and formate esters into γ-valerolactone over supported gold catalysts. Chemsuschem Chemistry And Sustainability, Energy & Materials,2011,4(12), 1838-1843.
S. Dharne; V.V. Bokade. Esterification of levulinic acid to n-butyl levulinate over heteropolyacid supported on acid-treated clay. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry,2011,20(1), 18-24.