gamma-Valerolactone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Spécification

Identifiants chimiques

• 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

• 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: 25 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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