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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18872.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

gamma-Valerolactone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18872.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A18872.14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
108-29-2
IUPAC Name
5-methyloxolan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
InChI Key
GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC1CCC(=O)O1
Form
Liquid
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index
1.4310-1.4350 @ 20?C

Description

It finds it application as a food additive that is used to improve the taste or odor of a food. It is also used as toiletry fragrances.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It finds it application as a food additive that is used to improve the taste or odor of a food. It is also used as toiletry fragrances.

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

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

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