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4-KETOVALERIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of combustible crystals, is miscible in water, alcohol, esters, ethers, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, is insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons, and is used as an intermediate for plasticizers, solvents, resins, flavors, pharmaceuticals, an acidulant, a preservative, a stabilizer for calcium greases, in chrome plating and for controlling lime deposits.

OBS

4-oxopentanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

levulinic acid: obsolete form.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation USAF CZ-1.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CO(CH2)2COOH or CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO or C5H8O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux combustibles, miscible dans l'eau, l'alcool, les esters, éthers, kétones et hydrocarbures aromatiques, non miscible dans les hydrocarbures aliphatiques, que l'on utilise comme agent de conservation et dans l'industrie des plastiques, des solvents, des résines, des aromatisants et des produits pharmaceutiques.

OBS

acide 4-oxopentanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide lévulinique : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH ou CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO ou C5H8O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
OBS

Cristales. Completamente soluble en agua, alcohol, ésteres, éteres, cetonas, hidrocarburos aromáticos. Combustible. Poco tóxico. Se usa en la fabricación de plásticos y en farmacología.

OBS

Fórmula química : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH o CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO o C5H8O3

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