δ-Valerolactone

• CAT Number: R044418
• CAS Number: 542-28-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one; 5-Hydroxyvaleric Acid δ-Lactone; 1-Oxacyclohexan-2-one; 2-Oxotetrahydropyran; 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid Lactone; 5-Hydroxypentanoic Acid δ-Lactone; 5-Valerolactone; NSC 6247; Pentan-5-olide; Tetrahydro-2-pyranone; Tetrahydro
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: oxan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c6-5-3-1-2-4-7-5/h1-4H2
• InChIKey: OZJPLYNZGCXSJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CCOC(=O)C1

δ-Valerolactone (CAT: R044418) is a five-membered cyclic ester (lactone) derived from 5-hydroxyvaleric acid, featuring a hydrolytically stable and reactive ring structure. It serves as a valuable monomer in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers, particularly poly(δ-valerolactone), and is also used in producing copolymers, polyurethanes, and functional materials. Its ring-opening reactivity allows for efficient polymerization under mild conditions, making it attractive for green chemistry and biomedical applications. Additionally, δ-valerolactone is utilized as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.