gamma-Valerolactone, 98%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAA1887236	500 g
AAA1887214	25 g
AAA1887222	100 g

Catalog No. AAA1887236 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. A1887236

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only