Butyl levulinate CAS#2052-15-5
CAS Number: 2052-15-5
Chemical Formula: C9H16O3
Synonyms:
levulinicacid,butylester
Levulinic acid, butyl ester
butyllaevulinate
Appearance: Transperant Liquid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Product Details
Butyl levulinate CAS#2052-15-5
Butyl levulinate possesses a sweet, lightly pungent caramellic aroma accented with fruity notes. On the palate, it delivers a mild, sweet caramellic and herbaceous flavor, finishing with a subtle bitter taste.
Butyl levulinate Chemical Properties | |
Boiling point | 106-108 °C5.5 mm Hg(lit.) |
density | 0.974 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 5Pa at 25℃ |
FEMA | 2207 | BUTYL LEVULINATE |
refractive index | n20/D 1.427(lit.) |
Fp | 197 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
form | clear liquid |
color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Specific Gravity | 0.974 |
Odor | at 100.00 %. fruity herbal waxy caramel savory |
Odor Type | herbal |
biological source | synthetic |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
JECFA Number | 608 |
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SOLVENT |
InChIKey | ISBWNEKJSSLXOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 1.435 at 20℃ |
Surface tension | 31.37mN/m at 293.15K |
CAS DataBase Reference | 2052-15-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, butyl ester(2052-15-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl levulinate (2052-15-5) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Safety Statements | 24/25 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OI1695000 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
TSCA | TSCA listed |
HS Code | 29183000 |
Product Application of Butyl levulinate CAS#2052-15-5
Butyl levulinate is incorporated into flavor formulations for butter and rum imitations, as well as a variety of fruit flavors—including tutti-frutti and similar profiles. In the final products, it is typically present only in trace amounts, usually just a few parts per million (ppm).
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