Lab Chemical
LEVULINIC ACID
Product code RXSOL-60-6604-823
LEVULINIC ACID
Description
Levulinic acid, or 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH2CO2H.
It is classified as a keto acid. This white crystalline solid is soluble in water and polar organic solvents.
Application
Application
Levulinic acid is used as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and various other additives. The largest application of levulinic acid is its use in the production of aminolevulinic acid, a biodegradable herbicide used in South Asia. Another key application is the use of levulinic acid in cosmetics.