40951

γ-Valerolactone

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 108-29-2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• Beilstein: 80420
• EC Number: 203-569-5
• MDL number: MFCD00005400
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329756039
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 3.45 (vs air)
• Assay: ≥98.5% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.430-1.435; 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.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• 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

Description

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• 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