Technical Data

291867
CAS Number
108-29-2
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00005400
Molecular Formula
C₅H₈O₂
Molecular Weight
100.12
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
gamma-Valerolactone
Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxy-valeric Acid γ-Lactone; γ-Hydroxy-valeric Acid Lactone; (RS)-γ-Pentalactone; (±)-4-Methylbutyrolactone; (±)-γ-Methylbutyrolactone; (±)-γ-Pentalactone; (±)-γ-Valerolactone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Lactone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid γ-Lactone; 4-Hydroxyvaleric Acid Lactone; 4-Methyl-γ-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 γ-Lactone; Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furanone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; γ-Methylbutyrolactone; γ-Pentalactone

γ-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 γ-Lactone; γ-Hydroxy-valeric Acid Lactone; (RS)-γ-Pentalactone; (±)-4-Methylbutyrolactone; (±)-γ-Methylbutyrolactone; (±)-γ-Pentalactone; (±)-γ-Valerolactone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Lactone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic Acid γ-Lactone; 4-Hydroxyvaleric Acid Lactone; 4-Methyl-γ-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 γ-Lactone; Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furanone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; γ-Methylbutyrolactone; γ-Pentalactone
CAS No
108-29-2
Molecular Formula
C₅H₈O₂
Molecular Weight
100.12
Appearance
Clear colorless oil
Purity
≥98%
Melting Point
-31°C (lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
Boiling Point
207-208°C (lit.)
Density
1.05g/ml at 25°C (lit.)
Solubility
Chloroform, Methanol
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Horvath, I.T., et al.: Green Chem., 10, 238 (2008); Bond, J.Q., et al.: Science, 327, 1110 (2010)
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