The synthesis of 2-amino-2-methylglutaric acid from levulinic acid by Strecker’s method is reported. This acid gives 2-methyl-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid on dehydration, and some of its esters were prepared and tested for plasticizer performance.

2-Methyl-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic esters, prepared from levulinic acid, show potential as plasticizers for various applications.

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The Syntheses from Levulinic Acid. A Possible Use of Some 2-Methyl-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic Esters as Plasticizers

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