Product Information
Name:γ-Valerolactone
Synonyms:
- 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
- 4-Hydroxyvaleric acid lactone
- 4-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone
- 4-Pentanolide
- Tetrahydro-5-methyl-2-furanone
- γ-Pentalactone
- Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
Brand:TRC
Description:Applications γ-Valerolactone is a naturally occurring chemical found in fruits and is frequently used as a food additive. It can be converted to liquid alkenes which can be used as transportation fuels.References Horvath, I.T., et al.: Green Chem., 10, 238 (2008); Bond, J.Q., et al.: Science, 327, 1110 (2010)
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:100.12
Formula:C5H8O2
Color/Form:Neat
InChI:InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=HJLQGUYINSNRGP-LSDHQDQOSA-N
SMILES:CCOC(=O)/C=C1\CN(C(c2ccccc2)(c2ccccc2)c2ccccc2)CCC1O
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