Where to buy Levulinic acid from China? In China, there are lots of Levulinic acid suppliers who claims that they can supply high quality Levulinic acid, but if you want to look for the most SUITABLE one, it is not easy job. First, let's look at what is Levulinic acid.

Levulinic acid (CAS No 123-76-2), 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. It is derived from degradation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels.

Specification
Appearance Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid or crystal
Assay, %(G.C.) ≥99
Color(Gardener) ≤2
Water,% ≤1
Heavy Metal,PPM ≤10
Fe,PPM ≤10
SO4,PPM ≤20
Cl,PPM ≤20
Angelica Lactone,% ≤1

Application
Levulinic acid is used as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and various other additives Furthermore, it is recognized as a building block or starting material for a wide number of compounds. This family addresses a number of large volume chemical markets. For example as potential biofuels including γ-Valerolactone, 2-Methyl-THF, ethyl levulinate.

Packing&Storage
200 kg/plastic drum.

Stored in dry and ventilation place, far from heat and water.