Methyl Levulinate 99.0%(GC)

99.0%(GC)


Linear Formula:  C6H10O3
Molecular Weight:  130.142 g/mol
CAS Number: 624-45-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 0.4±0.3 mmHg at 25℃
Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >99%(GC)
Refractive index 1.42
B pt. 196℃
M pt. '24℃
Density 1.051 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H227
Precautionary Statement  P501 +P210 + P280 +P403 + P235 +P370 + P378 
Symbol
Signal word Warning
HS Code 2918300090
Flash point 72℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature
Storage Class 6.1
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 1916

Description

Recommended products
Levulinic Acid Methyl Ester

Application
Methyl levulinate can undergo MeerweinPonndorfVerley (MPV) reduction in the presence of lewis acid zeolite like Hf-beta to give 4-hydroxypentanoates.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Methyl levulinate can be synthesized from glucose in the presence of a few drops of dilute sulfuric acid in methanol.