γ-Valerolactone
ALDRICH/V403 - ReagentPlus®, 99%
Synonym: γ-Valerolactone; gamma-Valerolactone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; 4,5-
CAS Number: 108-29-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
EC Number: 203-569-5
MDL Number: MFCD00005400
Linear Formula: C5H8O2
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
| assay | 99% |
| bp | 207-208 °C (lit.) |
| 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) | |
| density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7- |
| InChI key | GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −31 °C (lit.) |
| product line | ReagentPlus® |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 3.45 (vs air) |
| Application: | γ-valerolactone (GVL) can be used as a green solvent: • To transform lignocellulose into furfural using a solid acid catalyst, H-mordenite. • To synthesize phosphatidylserine. |
| Features and Benefits: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. GVL is a sustainable alternative to traditional organic solvents like NMP and DMF and this aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries". Click here  for more information. |
| General description: | γ-valerolactone (GVL) is found naturally in fruits and often used as a fuel additive and food ingredient. It is prominently employed in the production of both energy and carbon-based products. |
| Legal Information: | ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 204.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 96 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 207-208 °C (lit.); 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −31 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |