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β-Butyrolactone

β-Butyrolactone

  • CAT Number: R025709
  • CAS Number: 3068-88-0
  • Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
  • Molecular Weight: 86.09
  • Purity: ≥95%
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β-Butyrolactone(CAT: R025709) is a versatile compound with significance in pharmaceutical, organic chemistry, and material chemistry. It acts as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of compounds like γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a sedative used in medicine. In organic chemistry, it serves as a valuable solvent for various reactions and polymerization processes.

Catalog Number R025709
CAS Number 3068-88-0
Molecular Formula

C4H6O2

Purity 95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 4-methyloxetan-2-one
InChI InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-2-4(5)6-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChIKey GSCLMSFRWBPUSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1CC(=O)O1

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