levulinic acid

lev·u·lin·ic ac·id

(lev'yū-lin'ik as'id),

4-Oxopentanoic acid; formed by the action of hot, strong acids on hexoses.
See also: δ-aminolevulinic acid.

Synonym(s): levulic acid

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levulinic acid

CH₃COCH₂CH₂COOH, an acid formed when certain simple sugars are acted on by dilute hydrochloric acid.

CAS # 123-76-2

See also: acid

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