Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is a reliable supplier of butyl levulinate in China. We cooperate with qualified Chinese factories and focus on chemical distribution to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We welcome inquiries for wholesale and custom-spec butyl levulinate manufactured in China.
Butyl Levulinate
Introduction
Characteristics
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Melting Point |
< -60°C |
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Boiling Point |
237.8°C |
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Flash Point |
110°C |
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Density |
0.974 g/cm3 (at 20°C) |
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Forms |
Light yellow, Liquid (clear) |
Product Grades
Industrial Grade
Purity 98%–99%, used as organic synthesis intermediates, industrial solvents, and electroplating additives.
Food Grade
Purity ≥99%, used as edible flavoring agents; must comply with food safety limits and impurity requirements.
Reagent Grade / Chromatographic Pure
Purity ≥99.5% (GC), with strict impurity control; used in analytical testing, standard solution preparation, and scientific research.
Standard stock items are industrial grade. For special-grade orders, please contact us for full documentation.
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Paint Removal
- Coatings
- Degreaser
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Elastomer
- Process Cleanup
- Solvents
- Automotive
Industries
- Automotive
- CASE & Construction
Butyl Levulinate Used in the Food Industry
Butyl levulinate – sweet caramel, herbal and light chestnut-like aroma. Commonly used in flavour formulations for soft drinks, iced confections, confectionery and baked goods.
Butyl Levulinate Used in the Medicine Industry
Butyl levulinate – contains reactive carbonyl and ester groups. Serves as a versatile substrate for the synthesis of high-value chemicals, including pharmaceutical derivatives and polymer monomers.
Butyl Levulinate Used in the New Power Industry
Butyl levulinate serves as a biofuel additive, improving diesel combustion cleanliness, lubricity and low-temperature fluidity, with potential to partially replace fossil-based components.
Butyl Levulinate Used in the Cosmetic Industry
Butyl levulinate is a cosmetic ingredient that serves as a solvent, skin conditioning agent (emollient) and fragrance component in cosmetic formulations.
Butyl Levulinate Used in the Laboratory
● Chromatography – GC/HPLC internal standard or reference material for esters and biomass degradation products in food and environmental samples.
● Organic synthesis – γ-ketoester substrate for hydrolysis, addition, transesterification and reduction to pharmaceutical intermediates, fragrance precursors and functional materials.
● Green chemistry – biomass-derived model compound for assessing solid acid catalyst activity and conversion efficiency.
● Spectroscopic analysis – standard NMR, IR and MS data for teaching and structural comparison.
