1.0 2016-05-19 02:12:13 UTC 2026-05-14 17:31:59 UTC LEVULINIC ACID SmallMolecule LEVULINIC ACID (C5H8O3) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 116.12 g/mol. LEVULINIC ACID belongs to the gamma-keto acids and derivatives, a subclass of keto acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. In industrial applications, it is used as a solvent (PMC11639324), a surfactant, a fragrance, a softener and conditioner, and as a nutrient and flavouring (PMC10857383). Additionally, the compound is used in the production of Polyamide plastics. The compound is found in or released from 34 recorded sources. These include household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and other smoking requisites. It is also associated with food, food processing and cookware, specifically food contact materials, food preservation, the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, and fermentation processes for beer. Other sources include building and construction materials like ceilings and floors, household items such as coins, and electrical and electronic equipment including amplifiers, antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electric switches, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include oral, inhalation, and touch. Regarding its biological activity, LEVULINIC ACID is a recorded inhibitor of the protein target Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD). 4-oxopentanoic acid 4-Oxopentanoic acid C5H8O3 116.1152 116.047344122 4-oxopentanoic acid levulinic acid 123-76-2 CC(=O)CCC(O)=O InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8) JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Organic compounds Organic acids and derivatives Keto acids and derivatives Gamma-keto acids and derivatives Gamma-keto acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Hydrocarbon derivatives Ketones Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Organic oxides Short-chain keto acids and derivatives Aliphatic acyclic compound Carbonyl group Carboxylic acid Carboxylic acid derivative Gamma-keto acid Hydrocarbon derivative Ketone Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives Organic oxide Organic oxygen compound Organooxygen compound Short-chain keto acid Aliphatic acyclic compounds Oxo fatty acids oxopentanoic acid straight-chain saturated fatty acid Detected and Not Quantified logp -0.069 logp -0.14 ALOGPS logs 0.08 ALOGPS solubility 1.39e+02 g/l ALOGPS logp -0.069 ChemAxon pka_strongest_acidic 4.32 ChemAxon pka_strongest_basic -7.3 ChemAxon iupac 4-oxopentanoic acid ChemAxon average_mass 116.1152 ChemAxon mono_mass 116.047344122 ChemAxon smiles CC(=O)CCC(O)=O ChemAxon formula C5H8O3 ChemAxon inchi InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-4(6)2-3-5(7)8/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8) ChemAxon inchikey JOOXCMJARBKPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N ChemAxon polar_surface_area 54.37 ChemAxon refractivity 27.09 ChemAxon polarizability 11.23 ChemAxon rotatable_bond_count 3 ChemAxon acceptor_count 3 ChemAxon donor_count 1 ChemAxon physiological_charge -1 ChemAxon formal_charge 0 ChemAxon #<HealthEffect::ActiveRecord_Associations_CollectionProxy:0x00007f727e2633e0> DB02239 11579 11091 BE0000050