Levulinic acid
Also known as: 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid, 3-Acetylpropionic acid, Laevulinic acid, Levulic acid, g-Ketovaleric acid, beta-Acetylpropionic acid, Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, Antithermin
Levulinic acid (CAS 123-76-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O3 and a molecular weight of 116.115 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 30-33 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 137.8±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 123-76-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-35327-5
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 116.115 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 30-33 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 242.9±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 137.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 116.047340 |
| PSA | 54.37000 |
| LogP | -0.49 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.435 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Pileidis FD, et al. Levulinic Acid Biorefineries: New Challenges for Efficient Utilization of Biomass. ChemSusChem. 2016 Mar 21;9(6):562-82. |
Customs & Trade Information
| 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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Levulinic acid?
The CAS number of Levulinic acid is 123-76-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Levulinic acid?
Levulinic acid has molecular formula C5H8O3 and molecular weight 116.115 g/mol.
Is Levulinic acid hazardous?
Levulinic acid has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Levulinic acid?
For Levulinic acid, Upstream Products: Microcrystalline cellulose, D-Glucose, 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural; Downstream Products: 4-Oxopent-2-enoic acid, 2-(2,4-Dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)acetic acid, Indometacin.
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