gamma-Butyrolactone CAS#: 96-48-0; ChemWhat Code: 56341

Names & Identifiers

Product Name gamma-Butyrolactone
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
CAS Registry Number 96-48-0
Molecular Formula C4H6O2
Molecular Weight 86.09
EINECS 202-509-5
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gamma-Butyrolactone CAS#: 96-48-0

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  −45 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point  204-205 °C(lit.)
Density  1.12 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor Density  3 (vs air)
vapor pressure  1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.436(lit.)
FEMA  3291 | 4-HYDROXYBUTANOIC ACID LACTONE
Flash Point  209 °F
Storage  2-8°C
Explosive Limit 16%
Water Solubility  MISCIBLE
Merck  13,1596
Stability: Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents.
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NIST Chemistry Reference «gamma»-Butyrolactone(96-48-0)
EPA Substance Registry System 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-(96-48-0)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  Xn,F
R Phrase  22-36-67-41-20/21/22-11
S Phrase  26-36-39-36/37-16
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LU3500000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29322980
Hazardous Substances Data 96-48-0(Hazardous Substances Data)
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