TCI L0042 Levulinic Acid is a short-chain keto acid that carries two functional groups at once — a ketone group and a carboxylic acid group — within a single, relatively simple molecule. It is widely recognised as one of the principal platform chemicals obtainable from cellulose-based biomass, which gives it an important position in renewable chemistry research. In the laboratory, levulinic acid serves as a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules, as well as a reference material in studies of biomass conversion.
The main advantage of levulinic acid lies in its bifunctional structure. The carboxyl group allows the formation of esters, amides, and salts, while the ketone group opens pathways for nucleophilic addition, condensation, reduction, and the construction of heterocyclic rings. The close proximity of these two groups promotes intramolecular cyclisation reactions that yield lactone and pyrrolidinone derivatives efficiently. Its good solubility in both water and a range of polar organic solvents gives researchers considerable freedom in choosing a reaction system. In addition, its origin in renewable biomass sources makes it a highly relevant material for sustainable chemistry programmes.
In Indonesian laboratories, this compound is commonly used in university research groups, government research institutes, and industrial R&D units working on renewable chemistry and organic synthesis. It is typically handled at bench scale for exploratory synthesis, method development, and student research projects, where a well-characterised bifunctional building block from an established supplier such as TCI supports reproducible results across repeated experiments.
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- Organic synthesis building block — the combination of ketone and carboxylic acid functionality within one small molecule allows chemists to construct more complex target structures through selective transformation at either site.
- Biomass conversion research — as a recognised platform chemical derived from cellulose-based biomass, it serves as a reference substance for studies tracking the conversion of renewable feedstocks into useful chemicals.
- Heterocyclic compound preparation — the ketone group supports ring-forming chemistry, and the proximity of the two functional groups promotes efficient intramolecular cyclisation toward lactone and pyrrolidinone derivatives.
- Esterification and amidation studies — the carboxyl group readily forms esters, amides, and salts, making the material a convenient substrate for teaching and investigating classical carboxylic acid derivatisation reactions.
- Renewable and sustainable chemistry programmes — its origin in renewable biomass makes it a suitable model compound for research groups developing greener synthetic routes and evaluating bio-based starting materials.
| Brand | TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 123-76-2 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | available in standard TCI research packaging; please confirm the pack size options when ordering |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | store according to the conditions stated on the product label and Safety Data Sheet |
- Catalogue number: L0042
Store the container tightly closed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and incompatible materials, following the conditions stated on the product label and Safety Data Sheet. Keep the material in its original supplier container or in a chemically compatible, clearly labelled vessel, and reseal it promptly after each use to limit moisture uptake. As with any carboxylic acid, handle it in a fume hood while wearing safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and a laboratory coat. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and consult the Safety Data Sheet before use, handling, and disposal.
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