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DL-α-Hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone

purum, ≥97.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

β,β-Dimethyl-α-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone, DL-Pantolactone, Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
Beilstein:
80958
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

purum

Quality Level

Assay

≥97.0% (T)

form

solid

mp

74-78 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 1 g/10 mL, clear, colorless to almost colorless

SMILES string

CC1(C)COC(=O)C1O

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-6(2)3-9-5(8)4(6)7/h4,7H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

SERHXTVXHNVDKA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

DL-α-Hydroxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone (DL-pantolactone) may be used in the preparation of 3,5-dinitrobenzoyl-DL-pantolactone.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

251.6 °F - open cup

Flash Point(C)

122 °C - open cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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