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Product Name: Butyrolactone ,Gamma Butyrolactone
Synonyms: 1-Oxacyclopentan-2-one;2(3H)-dihydrofuranone;2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-;2(3H)-furanone,dihydro-;2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-furanone;2-Oxolanone;2-Oxotetrahydrofuran;3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone
MF: C4H6O2
MW: 86.09
EINECS: 202-509-5
Product Categories: Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Heterocycles;Miscellaneous Reagents
Description:
Butyrolactone (γ-butyrolactone or ) is a hygroscopic colorless liquid with a weak characteristic odor which is soluble in water. is a common solvent and reagent in chemistry as well as being used as a flavouring, as a cleaning solvent, as a superglue remover, and as a solvent in some wet aluminium electrolytic capacitors. In humans it acts as a prodrug for, and it is used as a recreational intoxicant with effects similar to alcohol. |