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Levulinic acid

CAT: 0804-HY-Y0839-01Size: 25 gDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Levulinic acid is a precursor for the synthesis of biofuels, such as ethyl levulinate. Levulinic acid is also a 5-keto-pentanoic acid. Levulinic acid can be utilized by the cells as a cosubstrate for biopolymer synthesis. Levulinic acid can be used in antibacterial research[1][2][3].
CAS Number
123-76-2
Product Name Alternative
4-Oxovaleric acid; NSC 3716
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H314, H315, H319, H335
Target
Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Levulinic_acid.html
Purity
99.95
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
CC(CCC(O)=O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12
Precautions
H302, H314, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Pileidis FD, et al. Levulinic Acid Biorefineries: New Challenges for Efficient Utilization of Biomass. ChemSusChem. 2016 Mar 21;9 (6) :562-82.|[2]Zhao L, et al. Efficacy of low concentration acidic electrolysed water and levulinic acid combination on fresh organic lettuce (Lactuca sativa Var. Crispa L.) and its antimicrobial mechanism. Food Control, 2019, 101: 241-250.|[3]Jang J H, et al. Effect of levulinic acid on cell growth and poly-β-hydroxyalkanoate production by Alcaligenes sp. SH-69. Biotechnology letters, 1996, 18: 219-224.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature 3 years
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite

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