γ-valerolactone (GVL) is found naturally in fruits and often used as a fuel additive and food ingredient. It is prominently employed in the production of both energy and carbon-based products.[1][2]
Application
γ-valerolactone (GVL) can be used as a green solvent:
To transform lignocellulose into furfural using a solid acid catalyst, H-mordenite.[3]
In the present study, γ-valerolactone (GVL) is firstly reported to be converted into aromatic hydrocarbons through catalytic pyrolysis. The catalysts and reaction conditions are both critical in maximizing the hydrocarbon selectivity. Four zeolites, i.e. MCM-41, β-zeolite, ZSM-5 and HZSM-5 were
Hydrogen-independent reductive transformation of carbohydrate biomass into γ-valerolactone and pyrrolidone derivatives with supported gold catalysts.
Xian-Long Du et al.
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 50(34), 7815-7819 (2011-07-07)
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 101(4), 602-608 (2012-02-22)
Gamma butyrolactone (GBL) is metabolized to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in the body. GHB is a DEA Schedule 1 compound; GBL is a DEA List 1 chemical. Gamma valerolactone (GVL) is the 4-methyl analog of GBL; GVL is metabolized to 4-methyl-GHB;
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