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Levulinic acid, or 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula CH3CCH2CH2CO2H. 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, such as ethyl levulinate.
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