123-76-2

123-76-2 structure

Name: Levulinic acid
Chemical Name: 4-oxopentanoic acid
CAS Number: 123-76-2
Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 116.115
Catalog: Chemical reagent Organic reagent fatty acid
Create Date: 2018-02-08 08:00:00
Modify Date: 2025-08-20 10:45:21
Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.

Name	4-oxopentanoic acid
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

Description	Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate.
Related Catalog	Natural Products >> Acids and Aldehydes Research 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.

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 **

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

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

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)

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

HS Code	2915509000
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%