Ethyl levulinate
SIAL/W244201 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate
CAS Number: 539-88-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H12O3
Molecular Weight: 144.17
EC Number: 208-728-2
MDL Number: MFCD00009209
Linear Formula: CH3COCH2CH2COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 93-94 °C/18 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H12O3/c1-3-10-7(9)5- |
| InChI key | GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | apple; green; melon; fruity; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCOC(=O)CCC(C)=O |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| Flash Point(F) | 201.2 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 94 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 93-94 °C/18 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.016 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2442 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

