γ-BUTYROLACTONE

γ-BUTYROLACTONE For Synthesis

Store at 2-8°C
Glutaric acid dimethyl ester 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone

Article No.

02389

Grade

For Synthesis

Purity

99%

CAS No.

96-48-0

Molecular Formula

C₄H₆O₂

Molecular Weight

86.09

H.S. Code

2932.2090

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear colorless

pH value

4 at 100 g/l at 20 °C

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-45 °C

Flash point [°C]

98 °C

Boiling point [°C]

204 - 205 °C

Initial boiling point [°C]

204°C

Final boiling point [°C]

205 °C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

2.0 hPa at 20 °C

Vapour density

2.97

Density [g/cm3]

1.12

Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C

-0.57

Explosion limits - upper [%]

16%

Explosion limits -lower [%]

1.40%

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)
2500 ml (02500)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Purity (by GC)	Min 99%
Density (d20°C/4°C)	1.128 - 1.129
Water (H2O)	Max 0.5 %
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)	1.4355-1.4375

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
Hazardous Statement: H302-H318-H336
Precaution Statement: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Revision Date : 18-Apr-2022