gamma-Valerolactone is a naturally occurring chemical found in fruits and is frequently used as a food additive. It can be converted to liquid alkenes which can be used as transportation fuels. Synonyms: Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxy-valeric Acid gamma-Lactone, gamma-Hydroxy-valeric Acid Lactone, (RS)-gamma-Pentalactone, ()-4-Methylbutyrolactone, ()-gamma-Methylbutyrolactone, ()-gamma-Pentalactone, ()-gamma-Valerolactone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Lactone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid gamma-Lactone, 4-Hydroxyvaleric Acid Lactone, 4-Methyl-gamma-butyrolactone, 4-Methylbutyrolactone, 4-Pentanolide, 5-Methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone, 5-Methyltetrahydro-2-furanone, Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, Dihydro-5-methyl-2-furanone, NSC 33700, Pentano-4-lactone, 4-Hydroxy-pentanoic Acid gamma-Lactone, Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furanone, gamma-Methyl-gamma-butyrolactone, gamma-Methylbutyrolactone, gamma-Pentalactone CAS No: 108-29-2 Molecular Formula: C5H8O2 Molecular Weight: 100.12 Appearance: Clear colorless oil Purity: 98% Melting Point: -31C (lit.) Refractive Index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.) Boiling Point: 207-208C (lit.) Density: 1.05g/ml at 25C (lit.) Solubility: Chloroform, Methanol Storage and Stability: Store at 4C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
100.12
Purity:
98% (HPLC)
Form:
Clear colorless oil
CAS Number:
[108-29-2]
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