Beta-Butyrolactone

CAS: 3068-88-0

Ref. 3D-FB02474

Product Information

• Name: Beta-Butyrolactone
• Synonyms: (4R)-4-methyloxetan-2-one, (4S)-4-methyloxetan-2-one, (R)-Beta-Butyrolactone, (RS)-β-Butyrolactone, (±)-β-Butyrolactone, (±)-β-Methylpropiolactone, 2-Methyl-beta-propiolactone, 2-Oxetanone, 4-methyl-, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, 4-Methyl-2-oxetanone, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-β-Butyrolactone, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, β-lactone, Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, β-lactone, Butyric acid, β-hydroxy-, lactone, Butyrolactone, dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, dl-B-hydroxybutyric acid lactone, rac-β-Butyrolactone, β-Methyl-β-propiolactone
• CAS: 3068-88-0

Description

Beta-Butyrolactone is a chemical compound that is soluble in water, methanol, and acetone. It has been shown to have an acid formation rate of 0.0014 moles per liter per minute at pH 7.5 and 20°C. Beta-Butyrolactone is classified as a fatty acid ester and can form esters with other carboxylic acids. This chemical has been shown to inhibit the growth of skin cancer cells in vitro and has been used as an additive in skin lotions for cosmetic purposes. The reaction mechanism for beta-butyrolactone is not well understood, but it likely involves an activation energy of

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 86.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-2-4(5)6-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GSCLMSFRWBPUSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CC(=O)O1