Ethyl Levulinate
Aroma Chemical CAS 539-88-8
A sweet fruity note with berry and pineapple facets over a soft green floral base. A gentle rhubarb nuance adds freshness to fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Odor Impact1 | 70 |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 539-88-8 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl laevulinate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H12O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 144.17 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 4-oxopentanoate |
| InChIKey | GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Ethyl laevulate; Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate; ethyl 3-acetyl propionate; ethyl 4-ketovalerate; ethyl 4-oxovalerate; ethyl acetyl propanoate; ethyl acetylpropanoate; ethyl ketovalerate; ethyl levulate; ethyl levulinate FCC; ethyl levulinate natural; laevulic acid ethyl ester; levulinic acid ethyl ester; 4-oxo-pentanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-keto valeric acid ethyl ester; 4-oxo valeric acid ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 93.5 °C @ 18 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 25.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 90.56 °C |
| Density | 1.009 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.249000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.1 |
| Solubility | soluble in water and alcohol |
| Appearance | Solid |
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