| Identification | ||
| Name | Levulinic acid | |
| Synonyms | Laevulinic acid; 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid; gamma-Ketovaleric acid; Levulic acid; 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 116.12 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 123-76-2 | |
| EINECS | 204-649-2 | |
| FEMA | 2627 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.13 | |
| Melting point | 33-35 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 245-246 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.4396-1.4426 | |
| Flash point | 137 ºC | |