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Product Name	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
CAS	96-48-0
Product Categories	Pharmaceutical Intermediates; Heterocycles; Miscellaneous Reagents
Chemical Properties
mp	− 45 °C(lit.)
bp	204-205 °C(lit.)
density	1.12 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density	3 (vs air)
vapor pressure	1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA	3291
refractive index	n20/D 1.436(lit.)
Fp	209 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
Water solubility	MISCIBLE
Merck	13,1596
Stability	Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents.
Safety Information
Hazard codes	Xn
Risk statements	22-36
safety statements	26-36-39
WGK Germany	1
Chemical Properties	colourless oily liquid
General Description	Clear colorless oily liquid with a pleasant odor.
Air & Water Reactions	Hygroscopic. Soluble in water.

EINECS: 202-509-5 | Formular: C4-H6-O2

Mol weight: 8609
Purity % 98-100
FEMA : 3291
Boiling Point : 204°C
Flash Point : > 200°F (93°C)

Documentation info:
TSCA Listed: Yes ||| GMO: No ||| Listed on CA Prop. 65: No ||| Food Grade: Yes ||| US Natural: No ||| EU Natural: No

Category statement: Flavor Library, Synthetic Aroma Chemicals
Shelf life: 36 MONTHS
GHS Signal: Danger