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n-Butyl levulinate, 98%
n-Butyl levulinate, 98%
n-Butyl levulinate, 98%
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n-Butyl levulinate, 98%

CAS: 2052-15-5 | C9H16O3 | 172.224 g/mol
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Catalog number H59274.AP
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS2052-15-5
IUPAC Namebutyl 4-oxopentanoate
Molecular FormulaC9H16O3
InChI KeyISBWNEKJSSLXOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCCOC(=O)CCC(C)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)>97.5%
Butyl levulinate was used in the synthesis of γ-valerolactone.

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Applications
Butyl levulinate was used in the synthesis of γ-valerolactone.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Xian-Long Du; Qing-Yuan Bi; Yong-Mei Liu; Yong Cao; Kang-Nian Fan. Conversion of biomass-derived levulinate and formate esters into γ-valerolactone over supported gold catalysts. Chemsuschem Chemistry And Sustainability, Energy & Materials,2011,4(12), 1838-1843.
  2. S. Dharne; V.V. Bokade. Esterification of levulinic acid to n-butyl levulinate over heteropolyacid supported on acid-treated clay. Journal of Natural Gas Chemistry,2011,20(1), 18-24.