Gamma Butyrolactone
Product Description
| Product | Gamma Butyrolactone |
| CAS | 96-48-0 |
| Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Synonym | Dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, GBL, Butan-4-olide, Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone (-butyrolactone), 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid lactone, Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, NCI-C55878, Butyrolactone, Butyric acid, 4-hydroxy-, gamma-lactone, 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-furanone, 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid, ?-lactone, BLON, ?-Hydrooxybutyric acid lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric acid, ?-lactone, Butyric acid lactone, Dihydro-2-furanone, dihydro-2(3H)-furanone (?-butyrolactone), 4-butanolide, dihydro-(3H)-furan-2-one, 4-Butyrolactone a-Butyrolactone, g-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone g-Hydroxybutyrolactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric acid g-lactone, Tetrahydrofuran-2-one, 2(3H)-furanone,dihydro-, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-, 4-Butyrolactone, ?-Butanolactone, Butyryl lactone, ?-Hydroxybutyric acid cyclic ester, 4-hydroxybutyric acid lactone, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro, ?-BL, 2-Oxolanone, Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, ?-lactone, 4-Deoxytetronic acid, ?-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, ?-6480, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, g-Hydroxybutyric acid cyclic ester, 1,4-Butyrolactone, BLO, Butyrylactone, 1,4-Butanolide, 6480, 2(3H)-Dihydrofuranone, 1,2-Butanolide, ?-Hydroxybutyrolactone, g-Butyrolactone, Agrisynth BLO, 2-Oxotetrahydrofuran, Tetrahydro-2-furanone, 2-Dihydrofuranone, NSC 4592, Butyric acid, 4-hydroxy-, ?-lactone, 1-Oxacyclopentan-2-one, Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone GBL, gamma-Butyrolactone |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 86.09 |
| EINECS | 202-509-5 |
| SMILES | O=C1CCCO1 |
| InChI | 1S/C4H6O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-3H2 |
| FEMA | 3291 |
| Merck | 13,1596 |
| Water solubility | MISCIBLE |
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
| Density | 1.12 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Flash Point | 209 °F |
| Melting Point | -45 °C |
| Boiling Point | 204-205 °C |
| Vapor Density | 3 |
| Stability | Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents. |
| Refractive Index | 1.436 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Notes | Gamma Butyrolactone uses and applications include: Intermediate for synthesis of polyvinylpyrrolidone, piperidine, phenylbutyric acid, aliphatic and cyclic compds., production of Vitamins B1 and E, alkaloids, analgesics, anesthetics; dyeing of acetate; solvent for polyacrylonitrile, cellulose acetate, methyl methacrylate polymers, polystyrene, paints, fluorinated hydrocarbons, cellulose triacetate, shellac, cosmetics; solvent, stabilizer for pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical intermediate; reactiondiluent solvent for pesticides; constituent of paint removers, textile aids, drilling oils; flavoring agent for candy, soy milk; in paint removers, petrol. processing, inks; wetting agent for cellulose acetate films, fibers, solvent welding of plastic films in adhesive applications FEMA#: 3291 Suggested storage of Gamma Butyrolactone: Hygroscopic |
| Function | Intermediates, Acid, Stabilizer, Flavor |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Flavor |
| Class | Solvent |
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