ALDRICH Y-Valerolactone, natural, 95%, FG

Synonym(s): γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone; 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone

Empirical Formula: C₅H₈O₂

Linear Formula: C₅H₈O₂

Formula Weight: 100.12

MDL Number: MFCD00005400

Purity: 95%

Boiling Point: 207-208 °C(lit.); 82-85 °C/10 mmHg(lit.)

Melting Point: −31 °C(lit.)

Density: 1.047 g/mL at 25 °C; 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.432(lit.); n20/D 1.432

Beilstein Registry Number: 80420