W262706

Levulinic acid

≥97%, FG

• Synonym(s): 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 123-76-2
• Molecular Weight: 116.12
• FEMA Number: 2627
• Beilstein: 506796
• EC Number: 204-649-2
• Council of Europe no.: 23
• MDL number: MFCD00002796
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901210
• Flavis number: 8.023
• 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; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 102 °C)
• Assay: ≥97%
• bp: 245-246 °C (lit.)
• mp: 30-33 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.134 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: caramel; creamy; acidic; sweet; vanilla
• SMILES string: CC(=O)CCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H317,H318
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 208.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 98 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves