SOME REACTIONS O F QO LEVULINIC ACID

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WHAT CAN YOU MAKE OUT OF THIS? This is Q O Levuiinic Acid, α part icularly interesting chemical wi th polyfunctional characteristics. For example—it acts both as a carboxylic ac id and as a ketone. The hydrogen atoms have various degrees of activi ty. Reactions are possible on the beta or delta carbon and in some instances on the alpha carbon. It cyclizes to heterocyclic forms.

It can be well worth your while to look into QO Levuiinic Acid. Write for Bulletin 301 on QO Levuiinic Acid and a sample.

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