Levulinic acid (CAS 123-76-2) — formula C5H8O3, molecular weight 116.05 g/mol; category organic chemicals.
Levulinic acid (CAS 123-76-2) is a organic chemicals. Its molecular formula C5H8O3 comprises 5 C, 8 H, 3 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 116.05 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 33, boiling point around 245.5, LogP about -0.49. Organic chemicals are the largest family of carbon-based compounds, widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials, cosmetics and food industries. Downstream uses span pharmaceutical ingredients, agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, surfactants, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 123-76-2 |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.05 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 33 |
| Boiling Point | 245.5 |
| LogP | -0.49 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Organic Chemicals|Flavors |
Documented applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Levulinic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 123-76-2 and molecular formula C5H8O3 (molecular weight 116.05 g/mol), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 123-76-2
Its molecular formula C5H8O3 comprises 5 C, 8 H, 3 O atoms.
Also known as: Levulinic acid · 乙酰丙酸
Category: organic chemicals / food flavors
The CAS registry number of Levulinic acid is 123-76-2.
Molecular formula C5H8O3, molecular weight 116.05 g/mol.
It is also registered under: Levulinic acid, 乙酰丙酸.
Recorded applications: agrochemicals, dyes, solvents, food additives and polymer materials. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Organic Chemicals / Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for Levulinic acid (CAS 123-76-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 123-76-2 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 11579 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 116.05 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 4-oxopentanoic acid |
| InChIKey | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | RYX5QG61EI |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:45630 |
| FEMA number | 2627 |
| JECFA number | 606 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.11 |
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| XLogP3 | -0.5 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 116.047344113 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 116.047344113 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 54.4 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Boiling Point | 245.5 |
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| Boiling Point | 245.00 to 246.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 245 °C |
| Melting Point | 33 |
| Melting Point | 30 - 33 °C |
| Density | 1.136-1.147 (20 °C) |
| LogP | -0.49 |
| Refractive Index | 1.439-1.445 |
| Dissociation Constants | 4.64 (at 18 °C) |
LEVULINIC ACID; 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 123-76-2; Laevulinic acid; Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-; 4-Oxovaleric acid; Levulic acid; 4-Ketovaleric acid; gamma-Ketovaleric acid; LEVA; Acetopropionic acid; Levulinsaeure; Laevulic acid; beta-Acetylpropionic acid; Acidum laevulinicum; FEMA No. 2627
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit Not evaluated |
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| Reported hazard statements | H302 (99.9%), H315 (88.6%), H317 (10.8%), H318 (10.8%), H319 (88.4%) |
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H302 (99.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
H315 (88.6%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Levulinic acid is identified by CAS 123-76-2, molecular formula C5H8O3 and molecular weight 116.05 g/mol. UNII RYX5QG61EI; ChEBI 45630; InChIKey JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 245.5; Boiling Point: 245.00 to 246.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 245 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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