Synonym(s)
3-acetylpropionic acid; 4-oxopentanoic acid; 4-Oxovalerianic acid; 4-oxovaleric acid; CAS number: 123-76-2; laevulinic acid; Laevulinic acid; Levulinic acid
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Levulinic acid, the levulinic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the linear formula: C₅H₈O₃. It is used in cosmetic formulations. The dicarboxylic acid acts as a skin care product.
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