Name | Ethyl levulinate |
Synonyms | ELA ethyllevulate Ethyl levulate ethyl laevulate Ethyl levulinate ethylketovalerate Ethyl ketovalerate Ethyl 4-oxovalerate Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate ETHYL 4-OXOPENTANOATE Levulinic acid ethyl ester 4-oxo-pentanoicaciethylester 4-Ketovaleric acid ethyl ester Levulinic acid ethyl ester) Pentanoicacid,4-oxo-,ethylester Ethyl levulinate, (4-Ketovaleric acid ethyl ester |
CAS | 539-88-8 |
EINECS | 208-728-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H12O3/c1-3-10-7(9)5-4-6(2)8/h3-5H2,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C7H12O3 |
Molar Mass | 144.17 |
Density | 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 93-94 °C/18 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 195°F |
JECFA Number | 607 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Solubility | H2O: freely soluble |
Vapor Presure | 11Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 1.01 |
Color | Clear yellow |
Merck | 14,3819 |
BRN | 507641 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.422(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Density: 1.012 Boiling Point: 93 ° C. (18 torr) refractive index: 423 flash point: 90 ° C. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OI1700000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29183000 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
FEMA | 2442 | ETHYL LEVULINATE |
LogP | 0.324 at 20℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Overview | Ethyl levulinate, as a potential green biomass-based platform compound, contains a carbonyl group and an ester group, has good reactivity, and can perform various chemical reactions such as hydrolysis, reduction, condensation, and nucleophilic addition. Taking advantage of the above reaction advantages, ethyl acetylpropionate is not only used in solvents, fragrances, oil additives and plasticizers, but also as an important pharmaceutical and chemical raw material. |
content analysis | determined by non-polar column method in gas chromatography (GT-10-4). |
toxicity | can be safely used in food (FDA, 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 5.8; Cold drink 11; Candy, baked goods, 12. |
use | GB 2760-96 specifies food spices that are allowed to be used. |
Production method | It is formed by direct esterification of levulinic acid and ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid in benzene or toluene. |