Ethyl levulinate
CAS Number539-88-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight144.17 g/mol
Ethyl levulinate
What is Ethyl levulinate?
Ethyl levulinate is a chemical compound with CAS number 539-88-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Ethyl levulinate was used to develop a preparative HPLC method to preserve wine aromas and isolates fruity characteristics of red wine aroma extracts1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
CH3COCH2CH2COOC2H5
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
93-94 °C/18 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.016 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
H2O: freely soluble
alcohol: miscible