W244201

Ethyl levulinate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOC₂H₅
• CAS Number: 539-88-8
• Molecular Weight: 144.17
• FEMA Number: 2442
• Beilstein: 507641
• EC Number: 208-728-2
• Council of Europe no.: 373
• MDL number: MFCD00009209
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830485
• Flavis number: 9.435
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.422 (lit.)
• bp: 93-94 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: apple; green; melon; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCOC(=O)CCC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H12O3/c1-3-10-7(9)5-4-6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 201.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 94 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves