Methyl levulinate

SKU: orb1682114

Description

Methyl levulinate is a biomass-derived platform chemical used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and is investigated in both in vitro and in vivo studies for applications including solvent systems and prodrug development.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 624-45-3
• MW: 130.14
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃
• SMILES: COC(=O)CCC(C)=O
• Target: Others

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Methyl levulinate was converted to methyl 4-alkoxyvalerate by reductive etherification of fatty alcohols, resulting in biomass-derived surfactants with very good surface tension and critical micelle concentration properties. Among different bifunctional acid/metal catalysts, Pd gave the best Results on carbonic acid-containing sites. The reaction occurs via the formation of an enol ether intermediate followed by hydrogenation. Pd in high-density planes is the active hydrogenating species and the optimum crystal size was found to be around 10 nm. The reductive etherification of fatty alcohols was extended to other aliphatic and cyclic ketones and aldehydes obtained from biomass, and excellent Results were obtained on supported Pd catalysts using the reaction route and experimental conditions described in this work.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

NSC 24874, Methyl β-acetylpropionate, Methyl levulinate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

69354