Levulinic acid
Levulinic acid (4-Oxovaleric acid) is a cellulose-derived platform chemical. It serves as a key precursor for biofuel synthesis, such as ethyl levulinate, and is utilized in research on green chemistry, metabolic pathways, and as a building block for various in vitro biochemical applications.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
123-76-2
Product Name Alternative
β-Acetylpropionic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid, b-Acetylpropionic acid, beta-Acetylpropionic acid, inhibit, NSC 3716, NSC3716, NSC-3716, Inhibitor, Laevulinic acid, Levulinic acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research
Purity
99.76% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:100 mg/mL (861.18 mM) ; DMSO:Soluble
Smiles
CC (=O) CCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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