Cat Number: API539888

Ethyl levulinate

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CAS Number

539-88-8

Synonyms

ETHYL LEVULINATE
Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate
Ethyl levulate
Ethyl laevulinate

Description

Ethyl levulinate (CAS# 539-88-8) is a compound that is produced through the esterification of Levulinic acid (L379500) and has the potential to be used as an octane booster for gasoline and a hybrid biodiesel fuel. Ethyl levulinate is also used as food flavouring.

Molecular Weight

144.17

Molecular Formula

C7H12O3

EINECS

208-728-2

SMILES

CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)C

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Boiling Point

93.00 to 94.00 ℃. @ 18.00 mm Hg