Off-white granular powder sodium levulinate (Product ID: 100LE13) — a bio-derived salt of levulinic acid supplied at ≥98% purity for industrial and cosmetic formulations.
Key chemical & physical properties
- CAS: 19856-23-6
- Molecular formula: C5H7NaO3
- Molecular weight: 138.10 g/mol
- Appearance: off-white granular powder
- Purity: ≥98%
- Melting point: 168–172 °C
- Solubility: highly soluble in water (790–805 g/L), soluble in DMSO and lower alcohols
Product overview
Sodium levulinate is the sodium salt of levulinic (4‑oxopentanoic) acid, a short-chain keto‑carboxylate commonly produced from renewable biomass feedstocks. The 4‑keto functionality imparts chemistries and physicochemical properties not found in simple alkyl carboxylates, enabling applications ranging from preservation and skin conditioning to chemical conversion (for example, ketonic decarboxylation routes to biofuels).
Typical applications
- Antimicrobial agent and preservative in cosmetic and personal care formulations (used alone or in combination with other preservatives)
- Skin-conditioning ingredient for topical products
- Antiseptic additive
- Deicer and other industrial uses where a soluble, ketone-bearing carboxylate salt is required
Benefits for formulators
- Renewable origin: derived from levulinic acid produced from biomass
- High purity (≥98%) and consistent physical form for reliable dosing and blending
- Good aqueous solubility for liquid and semi-solid formulations
Handling & regulatory notes
- Supplied for industrial and commercial use; consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for hazard, handling, storage and disposal guidance
- Evaluate microbial efficacy and recommended use concentrations in finished formulations through appropriate challenge testing
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