alpha-methyl-gamma-butyrolactone
alpha-valerolactone
Identification
| Name | alpha-methyl-gamma-butyrolactone |
| IUPAC | 3-methyloxolan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 1679-47-6 |
| EINECS | 216-846-0 |
| FDA UNII | 140H0G0P5W |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.11716000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005396 |
| Nikkaji Number | J141.781I |
| Beilstein | 0080418 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05800 to 1.06200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.814 to 8.847 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43100 to 1.43500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 163.00 °F. TCC ( 72.78 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 9.381e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for alpha-methyl-gamma-butyrolactone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for alpha-methyl-gamma-butyrolactone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Synonyms
alpha-
methylbutyrolactone
3-
methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
3-
methyloxolan-2-one
alpha-
valerolactone
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