Ethyl Levulinate

Ethyl Levulinate

【CAS】539-88-8

Alias: Ethyl ketovalerate;Ethyl levulate;ethylketovalerate;ethyllevulate

Formule moléculaire : C7H12O3

Relative molecular mass: 144.17

Formule structurelle :

 

1.Propriété du produit

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.

ParamètresIndustrial GradeFood Grade (FEMA 2442)
Purity≥97.0%≥98.5%
ApparenceLiquide incoloreLiquide incolore
OdeurMild, caramel-likeSweet, fruity
Valeur acide≤1.0 mg KOH/g≤0.5 mg KOH/g
Indice de réfraction (20°C)1.423-1.4271.424-1.426
Densité (20°C)1.010-1.020 g/cm³1.012-1.018 g/cm³
Métaux lourds (Pb)≤5 ppm≤2 ppm

 

3. Champ d'application et utilisation

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. l'emballage et le stockage

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.