gamma-Butyrolactone

• CAT Number: M007125
• CAS Number: 96-48-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 86.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• 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
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: oxolan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-3H2
• InChIKey: YEJRWHAVMIAJKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC(=O)OC1

γ-Butyrolactone (CAS 96-48-0) is an analytical reference standard that acts as a prodrug for the recreationally abused GABAB receptor agonist, GHB. γ-Butyrolactone is commonly used as a solvent and reagent in chemistry applications and is regulated as a List 1 controlled chemical in the United States. This product is intended for forensic and research purposes.

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