gamma-Valerolactone

CAS: 108-29-2

Ref. 3D-FV04206

Product Information

• Name: gamma-Valerolactone
• Synonyms: y-Valerolactone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: gamma-Valerolactone is an organic compound, specifically a colorless liquid lactone. It is derived from biomass, usually through the catalytic hydrogenation of levulinic acid, making it a renewable and sustainable chemical. This lactone has been predominantly studied for its green chemistry applications, given its origin from non-petroleum-based sources.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 100.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CCC(=O)O1