Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of butyl levulinate in China. We are committed to the chemical distribution across Central & Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We warmly welcome you to wholesale customized butyl levulinate made in China here from our factory.
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.
