918660
γ-Valerolactone
BioRenewable, ≥99%, ReagentPlus®
Synonym(s):
GVL, γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
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vapor density
3.45 (vs air)
Quality Level
product line
ReagentPlus®
Assay
≥99%
form
liquid
greener alternative product characteristics
Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Design for Degradation
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refractive index
n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
bp
207-208 °C (lit.)
82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
mp
−31 °C (lit.)
density
1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
greener alternative category
SMILES string
CC1CCC(=O)O1
InChI
1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
InChI key
GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- HATU Amide Coupling
- Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction
- Sonogashira coupling reaction
ATRP polymerization
- Replacement of DCM in peptide synthesis
Features and Benefits
- Made from Renewable Resource - rice
- Biodegradable
- Non-toxic
- Low vapor pressure
Legal Information
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
204.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
96 °C - closed cup
Regulatory Listings
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FSL
Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid
JAN Code
918660-4L:
918660-2.5L:
918660-BULK:
918660-VAR:
918660-1L:
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