Butyl levulinate properties

Boiling point 106-108 ° C5.5 mm Hg (lit.)

Density 0.974 g / mL at 25 ° C (lit.)

Refractive index n20 / D 1.427 (lit.)

FEMA 2207 | BUTYL LEVULINATE

Flash point 197 ° F

Water-soluble Slightly soluble in water.

CAS Database 2052-15-5 (CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST chemical information Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester (2052-15-5)

EPA chemical information Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester (2052-15-5)

 

Use and synthesis of butyl levulinate

Toxicity GRAS (FEMA)

Limit of use FEMA (mg / kg): Drink 0.20 ~ 1.0; Cold drink 2.1; Confectionery, bakery products 4.6.

FDA, § 172.515 (2000): Appropriate amount.

Chemical colorless or straw yellow liquid. Slightly pungent, caramel-like aromas and light millet notes; slightly sweet caramel and herbal bitterness. The boiling point of 238 ℃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in oil, ethanol, ether, chloroform and other organic solvents.

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