Ethyl levulinate

Datasheet MSDS
Catalog Number
AFE7012
Product Name
Ethyl levulinate
Structure
Ethyl levulinate
CAS Number
539-88-8
IUPAC Name
ethyl 4-oxopentanoate
Synonyms
4-Oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Levulinic Acid Ethyl Ester; 4-Oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Acetylpropionate; Ethyl 4-Ketovalerate; Ethyl 4-Oxopentanoate; Ethyl 4-Oxovalerate; Ethyl Laevulinate; NSC 24876; NSC 8863
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
Molecular Weight
144.17
Appearance
Clear Colourless Oil
Purity
98%
Density
1.016 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Solubility
Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
Melting Point
<25°C
Boiling Point
93-94°C (18mmHg)(lit.)
Storage
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Description
Ethyl levulinate is a compound that is produced through the esterification of Levulinic acid (L379500) and has the potential to be used as an octane booster for gasoline and a hybrid biodiesel fuel. Ethyl levulinate is also used as food flavouring.
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H12O3/c1-3-10-7(9)5-4-6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3
InChI Key
GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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