γ-Valerolactone
SIAL/918660 - BioRenewable, ≥99%, ReagentPlus®
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
MDL Number: MFCD00005400
Linear Formula: C5H8O2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99% |
bp | 207-208 °C (lit.) |
82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) | |
density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | liquid |
greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Use of Renewable Feedstocks Design for Degradation 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 |
vapor density | 3.45 (vs air) |
Application: | Cross-coupling reactions• HATU Amide Coupling • Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction • Sonogashira coupling reaction ATRP polymerization• Replaceme |
Features and Benefits: | • Made from Renewable Resource - rice • Biodegradable • Non-toxic • Low vapor pressure |
General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. γ-Valerolactone (GVL) is a dipolar aprotic, bio-based, fully degradable, non-toxic green solvent and has been aligned with "Safer Solvent and Auxiliaries", "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" and "Design for Degradation". Click here ![]() ![]() We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. γ-Valerolactone (GVL) is a bio-based, fully degradable, non-toxic green solvent and has been aligned with "Safer Solvent and Auxiliaries", "Use of Renewable Feedstocks" and "Design for Degradation". Click here ![]() ![]() |
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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 | 12352300 |