Product Introduction
Levulinic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₅H₈O₃. It is a liquid above 30°C and a crystalline solid below 25°C.
Product Properties
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Name |
Levulinic acid |
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Other Name |
L-saccharic acid; Fructosic acid |
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CAS no. |
CAS 123-76-2 |
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Molecular Formula |
C5H8O3 |
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Molecular |
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Product Index
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EXAM.ITEM |
STANDARD |
RESULTS |
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APPEARANCE |
colourless to light yellow |
QUALIFIED |
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COLOR(Gardner) |
≤2 |
≤2 |
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CONTENT (%) |
≥99.00 |
99.39 |
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MOISTURE (%) |
≤1.00 |
0.34 |
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HEAVY METAL (PPM) |
≤10 |
<10 |
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Fe (PPM) |
≤10 |
<10 |
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SULFATE(PPM) |
≤20 |
<10 |
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Cl (PPM) |
≤20 |
<20 |
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Expiration: |
12 MONTHS |
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Product Application
Levulinic acid has a wide range of applications. It can react as both a carboxylic acid and a ketone, undergoing processes such as esterification, halogenation, hydrogenation, oxidative dehydrogenation, and condensation to produce various products. These include resins, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, solvents, coatings, inks, rubber and plastic additives, lubricating oil additives, surfactants, and more.
In the pharmaceutical industry, calcium salts of it (calcium fructoconate) can be used to prepare intravenous injections. As a nutritional supplement, it aids in bone formation and helps maintain the normal excitability of nerves and muscles. 4-Oxovaleric acid is also used in the production of indomethacin and plant hormones.
The bisphenol acid derived from it can be used to produce water-soluble resins, which are useful in the paper industry for producing filter paper. Additionally, 4-Oxovaleric acid serves as an intermediate in the production of pesticides and dyes.
Product Packaging & Storage
Packing specifications:
25kg HDPE drum,200kg HPE drum,1000kg IBC drum
Storage and transportation:
stored in a dry, cool, ventilated warehouse, according to the general chemical transportation.
FAQ
Q: What does 4-Oxopentanoic acid do for the skin?
A: It can conditions and softens the skin. It also acts as a mild preservative with good antibacterial properties, without altering the structure or pH of other ingredients in the product. Sodium levulinate, the sodium salt of 4-Oxopentanoic acid, is most often used as a preservative, although its use is more common in food products than in cosmetics.
Q: Is it safe?
A: The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety has concluded that levulinic acid and sodium levulinate are safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating, according to the current practices of use and concentrations described in the safety assessment.
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