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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11423128
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Description

It finds it application as a food additive that is used to improve the taste or odor of a food. It is also used as toiletry fragrances.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It finds it application as a food additive that is used to improve the taste or odor of a food. It is also used as toiletry fragrances.

Solubility
Fully miscible in water (9.381e+004 mg/L @ 25°C (est.)). Soluble in alcohol, fixed oils.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-29-2
Molecular Formula C5H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 100.117
MDL Number MFCD00005400
InChI Key GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym gamma-valerolactone, 4-valerolactone, 4-pentanolide, 5-methyldihydrofuran-2 3h-one, 4-hydroxypentanoic acid lactone, gamma-pentalactone, 4-hydroxyvaleric acid lactone, 2 3h-furanone, dihydro-5-methyl, 4-methyl-gamma-butyrolactone, pentanolide-1,4
PubChem CID 7921
ChEBI CHEBI:48569
IUPAC Name 5-methyloxolan-2-one
SMILES CC1CCC(=O)O1

Specifications

Melting Point -31°C
Density 1.052
Boiling Point 207°C to 208°C
Flash Point 81°C (178°F)
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.433
Quantity 500 g
Beilstein 80420
Solubility Information Fully miscible in water (9.381e+004mg/L @ 25°C (est.)). Soluble in alcohol,fixed oils.
Formula Weight 100.12
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material gamma-Valerolactone
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