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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%
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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%
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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%

CAS: 108-29-2 | C5H8O2 | 100.117 g/mol
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Catalog number A18872.14
also known as A18872-14
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS108-29-2
IUPAC Name5-methyloxolan-2-one
Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
InChI KeyGAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCC1CCC(=O)O1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index1.4310-1.4350 @ 20?C
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

General References:

  1. David Martin Alonso.; Stephanie G. Wettstein and James A. Dumesic. Gamma-valerolactone, a sustainable platform molecule derived from lignocellulosic biomass.Green Chem.2013,15(3), 584-595.
  2. Dániel Fegyverneki.; László Orha.; Győző Láng.; István T. Horváth. Gamma-valerolactone-based solvents.Tetrahedron,2010,66(5), 1078-1081.