Product Description

ProductEthyl Levulinate
CAS539-88-8
FormulaC7H12O3
Synonym4-Ketovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester, Levulinic Acid Ethyl Ester, Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-oxovalerate

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.012 (204 c)
Freely Solublein water
Assay98.00 to 100.00 %
Refractive Index1.42000 to 1.42500 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Flash Point195.00 ยฐF. TCC
logP (o/w)0.40
Appearancecolorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point105.00 ยฐC. @ 24.00 mm Hg
Specific gravity1.00900 to 1.01400 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Vapor Density>1
Odor Typefruity
Vapor Pressure0.249000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
TasteFruity, green, waxy and melon
Pounds/Gallon8.396 to 8.437
Boiling Point93.00 to 94.00 ยฐC. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Acid Value2.00 max. KOH/g
OdorFruity, green, melon-like with waxy notes
Molecular weight144.17
Colorcolorless liquid
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA#2442

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