Levulinic acid /levoronic acid/Fructonic acid CAS No. 123-76-2

Molecular Formula:C5H8O3
Structure:

Package： 25KG/HPE Drum；
200KG/HPE Drum;
1000KG/IBC Drum;
Storage and dispatch: Store in a dry, cool, and ventilated warehouse and transport according to general chemical products.

Assay(Titration) ≥99.00
Chroma(Gardner） ≤2
Water(%) ≤1.00
Density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Sensibility Easy to absorb moisture, avoid light
Appearance Liquid above 30 ℃ and crystalline below 25 ℃
Color Light yellow transparent liquid or crystal.
Usage Levulinic acid, also known as levoronic acid; Fructonic acid. This product is mainly used as a raw material for manufacturing resins, pharmaceuticals, spices, and coatings. In the pharmaceutical industry, its calcium salts can be used to make intravenous injections and anti-inflammatory drugs. Its lower ester can be used as edible essence and tobacco essence. The bisphenol acid made from this product can be used to produce water-soluble resin, which is applied in the production of filter paper in the paper making industry. It can also be used to manufacture pesticides, dyes, and surfactant. It is also used as an extraction and separation agent for aromatic compounds.