Levulinic Acid (4-Oxopentanoic Acid / 4-Oxovaleric Acid) is a versatile keto acid and bio-based platform chemical used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, solvents, plasticizers, fragrances and bio-based materials. Available in commercial and high-purity grades subject to specification and availability.
Product Name: Levulinic Acid Chemical Name: 4-Oxopentanoic Acid Synonyms: • Levulinic Acid • 4-Oxopentanoic Acid • 4-Oxovaleric Acid • 3-Acetylpropionic Acid CAS Number: 123-76-2 Molecular Formula: C5H8O3 Molecular Weight: 116.12 g/mol HSN Code (India): 29183010 Physical Form: White to pale yellow crystalline solid; may be liquid when melted. Purity / Grades Available: • 97%+ • 98% • 98–99% • 99% grades available subject to specification and availability • Industrial Grade • Synthesis Grade • Fragrance / Food Grade, where applicable and subject to required specification Applications: • Chemical intermediates • Pharmaceutical intermediates • Agrochemical intermediates • Bio-based chemicals • Solvents and plasticizer intermediates • Fragrance and flavour applications • Resin and polymer-related applications • Synthesis of levulinate esters • Research and laboratory applications Related Products / Derivatives Available: • Methyl Levulinate • Ethyl Levulinate • Butyl Levulinate • Other Levulinate Esters • Gamma-Valerolactone (GVL) • Levulinic Acid Derivatives • Customized derivatives available on request Packaging: Available in suitable laboratory, commercial and industrial packaging according to customer requirements. Samples: Samples are available on request, subject to grade and availability. Documentation: • GST Invoice • Certificate of Analysis (COA) • SDS / MSDS • Technical Data Sheet (TDS) • Product Specification Sheet • Certificate of Origin (COO), where applicable • Commercial Invoice • Packing List • Export / Regulatory Documentation, where applicable Supply: Bulk quantities and customized specifications can be supplied subject to availability and customer requirements.
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