α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone
ALDRICH/117757 - 98%
Synonym: 4,5-
CAS Number: 1679-47-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
EC Number: 216-846-0
MDL Number: MFCD00005396
Linear Formula: C5H8O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 98% |
| bp | 78-81 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| functional group | ester |
| InChI | 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-7-5(4) |
| InChI key | QGLBZNZGBLRJGS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC1CCOC1=O |
| solubility | THF: soluble |
| Application: | α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone was used as model compound in Bracketing experiments to investigate the thermodynamically favored site of reaction of pilocarpine. |
| General description: | α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone undergoes benzylation to give racemic α-benzyl-α-methyl-γ-butyr |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 163.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 73 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 98% |
| bp | 78-81 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |

