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Levulinic acid
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
Levulinic acid, 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovalerianic acid
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Quality Level
Assay
≥98.0% (acidimetric)
form
solid
potency
1850 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
bp
245-246 °C/1013 mbar
mp
26-29 °C
transition temp
flash point 98 °C
solubility
675 g/L
density
1.13 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChI key
JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Analysis Note
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.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
208.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
98 °C - closed cup
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FSL
Designated Flammable Substances
Flammable solid
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