Levulinic acid
Levulinic acid is used as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and various other additives. The largest application of levulinic acid is its use in the production of aminolevulinic acid, a biodegradable herbicide used in South Asia. Another key application is the use of levulinic acid in cosmetics.
| Catalog Number | API123762 |
| Alternative Name(s) | 4-Oxopentanoic acid Laevulinic acid Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo- |
| Research Area | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O3 |
| CAS# | 123-76-2 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC(=O)O |
| Size | inquiry |
| Supplier Page | https://www.protheragen-ing.com/levulinic-acid-item-9137.html |