Levulinic acid, or 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH2CO2H. It is classified as a keto acid. This white crystalline solid is soluble in water and polar organic solvents. It is derived from degradation of cellulose and is a potential precursor to biofuels. == Synthesis == Related to its original synthesis, lev... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levulinic_acid
4-Oxopentanoic acid;CH3COCH2CH2COOH, formed by the action of hot, strong acids on hexoses. ... See: d-aminolevulinic acid. ... Synonym: levulic acid. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973