| Identification | ||
| Name | Ethyl levulinate | |
| Synonyms | Levulinic acid ethyl ester 4-oxopentanoate; 4-Oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl laevulinate; Ethyl Ethyl 4-oxovalerate; Ethyl 4-ketovalerate; Ethyl 3-acetylpropionate | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H12O3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 144.17 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 539-88-8 | |
| EINECS | 208-728-2 | |
| FEMA | 2442 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.012 | |
| Boiling point | 93-94 ºC (18 torr) | |
| Refractive index | 1.421-1.423 | |
| Flash point | 90 ºC | |