Overview
Product Name: Levulinic Acid
Synonym: Laevulinic acid, 4-Oxopentanoic acid, 4-Oxovaleric acid, 2-Oxovaleric acid, Acetylpropionic acid
CAS No.: 123-76-2
EINEC NO.: 204-649-2
Molecular Formula: C5H8O3
Molecular Weight:116.12
Capacity: 1500MT
Catalogue: Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Item | Standard |
Appearance | Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid or crystal |
Purity | ≥99.00% |
Moisture | ≤1.00% |
Heavy Metal | ≤10PPM |
Fe | ≤10PPM |
Sulfate | ≤20ppm |
Cl | ≤20PPM |
Color ( Gardner) | ≤2.00 |
Features & Benefits
Easily soluble in water and some organic solvents, but insoluble in turpentine. Atmospheric distillation almost does not decompose, and if heated for a long time, it will lose water and form unsaturated γ- Lactone.
Made in China
Enterprise Standard certified
Colorless color
Problems Solved
improve skin
High toxicity of formaldehyde
Glyoxal in glyoxylic acid
Strong odors of other organic acid in cosmetic
None hazardous goods
Applications
Personal cosmetics
Hair care products
Cosmetics
fragrances
Pharmaceutical applications
intravenous injection, indomethacin
Industrial applications:
resin (bisphenolic acid water- soluble resin)
paint, coating, dye
pesticide
Use
Used for resins, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, solvents, coatings and inks, rubber and plastic additives, lubricant additives, surfactants.
Levulinic Acid is an important additive in skin cosmetics. It has a dual effect of sterilization, anti-inflammatory and inhibiting sebum secretion. It has good effect on improving skin.
Levulinic Acid and its salts can be used as a smoothing and brightening agent for hair, making it shiny, soft, and easy to comb.
Levulinic Acid is used as solvent. It produces medicine (intravenous injection, indomethacin), resin (bisphenolic acid water- soluble resin), flavor (flavor for food or flavor for tobacco), paint, coating, pesticide, dye and surfactant.



Huashihang Chemical Group is China leading chemical company.
Jinan Huashihang Chemical Co., Ltd is its sales company with import and export authority. The company was founded in 2004, located in Jinan City, Shandong, China. It started from a small village collective factory, but has now developed into a large private enterprise group with a complete industrial chain.
Being focused on the research, development, production, trade and service of chemicals, Hushihang chemical is a specialized manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, cosmetic materials, and food additives.
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Q1: Could you offer sample?
A1: Yes,sample is available. We can send samples by couriers or air as client's requirements.
Q2: What is MOQ?
A2: It usually does not have MOQ requirement. We will offer the most cost-effective solution including price and delivery way according to purchasing quantities.
Q3: What is the delivery time?
A3: For non-hazardous,it usually has stock. It can be sent within 7 days. For hazardous chemical,it may be 1~2 weeks. If it is our regular product, the time will be earlier.
Q4: Can you provide relevant documents?
A4: Of course. Bill of loading,Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Origin of Certificate , insurance, COA and SDS are available. Besides, we can offer other documents Certificate of Fumigation, documents approved by CCPIT or Consulate,etc.
Q5: Do you accept third party inspection?
A5: Yes,we do.
Q6: What is your payment term?
A6: TT,LC,Paypal,Western Union, ACH wire are available.
Q7: Is DDU or DDP available?
A7: Yes.
Q8: Could you look for other products on China market and coload one container?
A8: Yes. We have warehouse support to accomplish this.