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gamma-Valerolactone, 98%

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AAA1887214 25 g
AAA1887222 100 g
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Catalog No. AAA1887214

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1887214

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Description

CAS: 108-29-2 | C5H8O2 | 100.117 g/mol

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.

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 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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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H227
Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
P210-P280-P370+P378a-P403+P235-P501a
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber 203-569-5
RTECSNumber LU3580000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only