Levulinic Acid Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023
Levulinic acid, also known as 4-oxopentanoic acid, is an organic compound derived from bio-based raw materials such as manure, bagasse, biomass, and brewery waste. It is a crystalline solid, white in color, and is soluble in ethanol, water, and diethyl ether. Levulinic acid can be produced using several processes. The most common process used is dehydration treatment of biomass with acid. Some other methods include acidic hydrolysis of furfuryl alcohol, oxidation of ketones with ozone, and hydrolysis of acetyl succinate...
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