Butyl levulinate
- CAS NO.：2052-15-5
- Empirical Formula: C9H16O3
- Molecular Weight: 172.22
- MDL number: MFCD00009449
- EINECS: 218-143-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-06-17 17:42:23
What is Butyl levulinate?
Chemical properties
Butyl levulinate has a sweet and slightly pungent caramellic odor with fruity undertones; mild sweet caramellicherbaceous taste; bitter taste.
The Uses of Butyl levulinate
Butyl levulinate was used in the synthesis of γ-valerolactone.
The Uses of Butyl levulinate
Butyl 4-Oxopentanoate is used in preparation and application of magnetic nano-solid acid catalyst iron oxide-polydopamine-sulfonic acid
What are the applications of Application
Butyl levulinate is a derivative chemical of levulinic acid, from agricultural residue (rice straw)
Definition
ChEBI: Butyl levulinate is an oxo carboxylic acid.
Production Methods
Butyl levulinate can be produced by direct esterificalion of n-Butyl alcohol with Levulinic acid.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 31, p. 3063, 1990 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)89026-7
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties of Butyl levulinate
| Boiling point: | 106-108 °C5.5 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 0.974 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 5Pa at 25℃ |
| FEMA | 2207 | BUTYL LEVULINATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 197 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.974 |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity herbal waxy caramel savory |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
| JECFA Number | 608 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2052-15-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester(2052-15-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl levulinate (2052-15-5) |
Safety information for Butyl levulinate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Butyl levulinate
| InChIKey | ISBWNEKJSSLXOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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