allyl levulinate
allyl 4-oxopentanoate
Identification
| Name | allyl levulinate |
| IUPAC | prop-2-enyl 4-oxopentanoate |
| CAS Number | 1070-35-5 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 156.18124000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J354.645D |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 224.00 to 226.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.087000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 196.00 °F. TCC ( 91.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.743 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| IFRA Purity Specification | < 0.1% free allyl alcohol |
| Recommendation for allyl levulinate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
allyl 4-oxopentanoate
levulinic acid, 2-propenyl ester
pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, 2-propen-1-yl ester
prop-2-enyl 4-oxopentanoate
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