Levulinic acid
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Levulinic acid, or 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃CCH₂CH₂CO₂H. It is classified as a keto acid. This white crystalline solid is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is derived from degradation of... Wikipedia
Boiling point: 485.6°F (252°C)
Formula: C5H8O3
Density: 1.14 g/cm³
Molar mass: 116.11 g/mol
Melting point: 91.4°F (33°C)
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image