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.