Name | methyl levulinate |
Synonyms | Methyl levulate Methyllevulinate methyl levulinate METHYL 4-OXOVALERATE Methyl 4-oxopentanoate methyl 4-oxopentanoate Levulinic acid methyl ester 4-oxo-pentanoicacimethylester 4-oxo-pentanoicacidmethylester 2-(3-pyridinylamino)propanoic acid Methyl ester of 4-Oxopentanoic acid 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid methyl ester (methyl levulinate) |
CAS | 624-45-3 |
EINECS | 210-846-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O3/c1-5(7)3-4-6(8)9-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | UAGJVSRUFNSIHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 130.14 |
Density | 1.051 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 237 °C |
Boling Point | 193-195 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 72°C |
JECFA Number | 1970 |
Solubility | It is soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and benzene. |
Vapor Presure | 0.408mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.05 |
Color | Clear Colourless |
BRN | 1754008 |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.422 |
MDL | MFCD00017499 |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29183000 |
FEMA | 4478 | METHYL LEVULINATE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |