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butyl 4-oxopentanoate (Molecular Formula: C9H16O3)

Product Name: butyl 4-oxopentanoate
CAS Registry Number: 2052-15-5
EINECS: 218-143-4  
Synonyms: butyl 4-oxopentanoate; Pentanoic acid; 2052-15-5; Butyl laevulinate; 4-oxo-;Butyl 4-oxopentanoate; n-Butyl levulinate; butyl ester; LEVULINIC ACID; BUTYL ESTER;
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C9H16O3
Molecular Weight: 172.22154
Density:  0.974
Boiling Point:  106-108 ºC (5.5 MMHG)
Flash Point:  91 ºC
Refractive index:  1.427-1.429
Risk Codes:  S24/25
Safety Statements:  Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Hazard Symbols:  6.1 (Packing Group: III) UN NO.

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