Ethyl Levulinate

Ethyl Levulinate

【CAS】539-88-8

Alias: Ethyl ketovalerate;Ethyl levulate;ethylketovalerate;ethyllevulate

الصيغة الجزيئية: C7H12O3

Relative molecular mass: 144.17

الصيغة التركيبية:

 

1- خاصية المنتج

Ethyl Levulinate, as a potential green biomass-based platform compound, contains a carbonyl group and an ester group. It has good reactivity and can undergo various chemical reactions such as hydrolysis, reduction, condensation, and nucleophilic addition.

 

2.

المعلمةالدرجة الصناعيةFood Grade (FEMA 2442)
النقاء≥97.0%≥98.5%
المظهرسائل عديم اللونسائل عديم اللون
الرائحةMild, caramel-likeSweet, fruity
قيمة الحمض≤1.0 مجم كوهيد كربون هيدروجين/جم≤0.5 مجم KOH/ز
معامل الانكسار (20 درجة مئوية)1.423-1.4271.424-1.426
الكثافة (20 درجة مئوية)1.010-1.020 g/cm³1.012-1.018 g/cm³
المعادن الثقيلة (Pb)≤5 جزء في المليون≤2 جزء في المليون

 

3- نطاق التطبيق والاستخدام

Ethyl Levulinate is a multifunctional ester compound. It is mainly used as a food flavoring agent (FEMA 2442, for blending caramel, fruit flavors), a pharmaceutical intermediate (for drug synthesis), a cosmetic solvent (for perfumes, lotions), and a biofuel additive (to improve combustion performance).

 

4- العبوة والتخزين

Acetoin ethyl ester is packaged in 25kg plastic drums (HDPE) or aluminum drums. For food-grade products, it should be lined with PE film. Store in a cool and dry place (<25℃), keep tightly sealed to prevent moisture, and keep away from fire sources and oxidants. The shelf life is 24 months.