γ-Valerolactone
ALDRICH/W310301 - ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 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
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 207-208 °C (lit.) |
| 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) | |
| density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7- |
| InChI key | GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −31 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | cocoa; herbaceous; woody; sweet; warm |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| SMILES string | CC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| vapor density | 3.45 (vs air) |
| General description: | γ-Valerolactone has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in mango and honey. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 kg in composite drum |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in steel drum |
| 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 |
| FEMA Number | 3103 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

