| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
ALPHA-METHYLLEVULINIC ACID | [CAS]
6641-83-4 | [Synonyms]
ALPHA-METHYLLEVULINIC ACID
2-Methyl-4-oxovaleric acid
4-Oxo-2-methylpentanoic acid
2-METHYL-4-OXOPENTANOIC ACID
alpha-methyllevulinicacid95+% | [Molecular Formula]
C6H10O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00143584 | [MOL File]
6641-83-4.mol | [Molecular Weight]
130.14 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
165 °C / 40mmHg | [density ]
1,09 g/cm3 | [refractive index ]
1.4390 to 1.4420 | [form ]
clear liquid | [color ]
Colorless to Light orange to Yellow | [CAS DataBase Reference]
6641-83-4 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
2-Methyl-4-oxopentanoic acid is a useful for the formation of pyrrolones when reacted with amines under Paal-Knorr conditions. |
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