gamma-Valerolactone
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| Gamma-Valerolactone[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | 5-Methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one |
| Other names | 4-Pentanolide, 4-Valerolactone, 4-Pentalactone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone |
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| CAS number | [108-29-2] |
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| SMILES | CC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molar mass | 100.116 |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.0465 g/mL |
| Melting point |
-31 °C, 242 K, -24 °F |
| Boiling point |
207-208 °C |
| Solubility in water | >=100 mg/mL |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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gamma-Valerolactone is a lactone chemically related to gamma-butyrolactone. Because of its herbal odor, it is used in the perfume and flavor industries.[2]
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