CAS 123-76-2|Levulinic acid
Introduction：Basic information about CAS 123-76-2|Levulinic acid, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
| Common Name | Levulinic acid | ||
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| CAS Number | 123-76-2 | Molecular Weight | 116.115 |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 | Melting Point | 30-33 °C(lit.) |
| MSDS | ChineseUSA | Flash Point | 137.8±0.0 °C |
| Symbol | GHS07 | Signal Word | Warning |
Names
| Name | 4-oxopentanoic acid |
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| Synonym | More Synonyms |
Levulinic acid BiologicalActivity
| Description | Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate. |
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| Related Catalog | Natural Products >>Acids and AldehydesResearch Areas >>Others |
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
| References | [1]. Pileidis FD, et al. Levulinic Acid Biorefineries: New Challenges for Efficient Utilization of Biomass. ChemSusChem. 2016 Mar 21;9(6):562-82. |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 30-33 °C(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.115 |
| Flash Point | 137.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 116.047340 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | -0.49 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.435 |
| InChIKey | JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- Standard Draize test
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Administration onto the skin
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rabbit
- REFERENCE :
- FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979 ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Oral
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rat
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1850 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - mouse
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 450 mg/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: AD607-952
- TYPE OF TEST :
- LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Administration onto the skin
- SPECIES OBSERVED :
- Rodent - rabbit
- DOSE/DURATION :
- >5 gm/kg
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
- REFERENCE :
- FCTXAV Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. (London, UK) V.1-19, 1963-81. For publisher information, see FCTOD7. Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,847,1979 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - M5013 No. of Facilities: 17 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 4 No. of Employees: 1732 (estimated) NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - M5013 No. of Facilities: 46 (estimated) No. of Industries: 2 No. of Occupations: 5 No. of Employees: 773 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 13 (estimated)
Safety Information
| Symbol | GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | C:Corrosive |
| Risk Phrases | R22;R34 |
| Safety Phrases | S26-S45-S36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | 3261 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OI1575000 |
| Packaging Group | III |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| HS Code | 2915509000 |
Customs
| HS Code | 2915509000 |
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| Summary | 2915509000 propionic acid, its salts and esters。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
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Synonyms
| 4-Oxopentanoic acid |
| Levulinic acid |
| Levulic acid |
| 4-oxovaleric acid |
| LAEVULINIC ACID |
| antithermin |
| b-Acetylpropionic Acid |
| 4-Oxopentanoic acid,4-Oxovaleric acid |
| 3-Acetylpropionic Acid |
| g-Ketovaleric acid |
| laevulic acid |
| MFCD00002796 |
| Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo- |
| EINECS 204-649-2 |
