γ-Valerolactone

Purity: 98%

Synonym(s): 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone; 4, 5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; Gamma-Valerolactone

Formula: C5H8O2 Molecular Weight: 100.12

CAS Number: 108-29-2 Beilstein Number: 80420 EC Number: 203-569-5 MDL Number: MFCD00005400 PubChem CID: 7921

Properties

Shelf life: 1460 days

Solubility: Fully miscible in water (9.381e+004 mg/L @ 25°C (est.)). Soluble in alcohol, fixed oils.

Sensitivity:

Boiling point: 205-206.5°C

Melting point: -31°C

InChl: InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H, 2-3H2, 1H3

Safety Information

Pictograms:

Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H315; H319; H335

Precautionary Statements: P261; P305+P351+P338

WGK: 2

Storage:

Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter