sodium levulinate

AKA: 19856-23-6, Pentanoic acid, Sodium salt, LEVULINIC ACID, SODIUM SALT, Sodium 4-oxovalerate
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OriginDerived from levulinic acid, a platform chemical synthesized from cellulose or carbohydrate feedstocks through dehydration processes. Produced by neutralizing levulinic acid with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate to form the sodium salt.
Sodium 4-oxovalerate
Formula
C5H7NaO3
Mol. Weight
138.10
CAS #
19856-23-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Miscellaneous
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Improves skin feel
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 816)
Mixed Sensitization Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 816)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0005–0.57%
Rinse-off0.18–0.62%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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