61405
Methyl levulinate
≥98.0%
Synonym(s):
4-Oxopentanoic acid methyl ester, 4-Oxovaleric acid methyl ester, Methyl β-acetylpropionate, Methyl 4-oxopentanoate, Methyl 4-oxovalerate, Methyl levulate
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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2CH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
Beilstein:
1754008
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
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Assay
≥98.0%
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refractive index
n20/D 1.422
bp
193-195 °C (lit.)
density
1.051 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester
ketone
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SMILES string
COC(=O)CCC(C)=O
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General description
Methyl levulinate can be synthesized from glucose in the presence of a few drops of dilute sulfuric acid in methanol.
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Application
Methyl levulinate can undergo Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley (MPV) reduction in the presence of lewis acid zeolite like Hf-beta to give 4-hydroxypentanoates.
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
161.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
72 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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