
gamma-Butyrolactone | ||
| Identification | ||
| Name | gamma-Butyrolactone | |
| Synonyms | 4-Hydroxybutyric acid gamma-lactone; BLO; endo-cis-5-Norbornene-endo-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride | |
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| Molecular Structure | ![]() | |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 96-48-0 | |
| EINECS | 202-509-5 | |
| FEMA | 3291 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.12 | |
| Melting point | -45 ºC | |
| Boiling point | 204-205 ºC | |
| Refractive index | 1.4355-1.4375 | |
| Flash point | 98 ºC | |
| Water solubility | MISCIBLE | |
