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Levulinic acid
SpectraBase Compound ID 1X7Y37pOFGU
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChIKey JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 116.12 g/mol
Molecular Formula C5H8O3
Exact Mass 116.047344 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID AAI9u7RNjqL
Name LEVULINIC ACID
Source of Sample Lachat Chemicals, Inc., Chicago Heights, Illinois
Boiling Point 245-246C
CAS Registry Number 123-76-2
Comments Physical Description= PLATES OF LEAFLETS
Compound Type Pure
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Density 1.134
FEMA Number 2627
Flash Point 137C
Formula C5H8O3
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChIKey JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point 37.2C
Molecular Weight 116.12
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.442 (16C)
Sample Description TART, WHISKEY
Synonyms 3-ACETYLPROPIONIC ACID gamma-OXOPENTANOIC ACID gamma-KETOVALERIC ACID 3-KETOBUTANE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID LAEVULINIC ACID beta-ACETYLPROPIONIC ACID 4-OXOPENTANOIC ACID LAEVULIC ACID 4-OXOVALERIC ACID
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT