Levulinic acid
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Name
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Levulinic acid
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Synonyms
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Laevulinic acid; 4-Oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovaleric acid; gamma-Ketovaleric acid; Levulic acid; 4-Oxo-pentanoic acid
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Chinese Names
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乙酰丙酸
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Molecular Structure
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Molecular Formula
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C5H8O3
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Molecular Weight
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116.12
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CAS Registry Number
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123-76-2
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EINECS
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204-649-2
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FEMA
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2627
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Properties
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Density
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1.13
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Melting point
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33-35 ºC
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Boiling point
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245-246 ºC
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Refractive index
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1.4396-1.4426
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Flash point
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137 ºC
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Safety Data
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Hazard Symbols
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Risk Codes
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R22;R34 Details
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Safety Description
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S26;S36/37/39;S45 Details
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