β-Butyrolactone

• CAT Number: R025709
• CAS Number: 3068-88-0
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 86.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid β-Lactone; β-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; (RS)-β-Butyrolactone; (±)-β-Butyrolactone; (±)-β-Methylpropiolactone; 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 4-Methyl-2-oxetanone; 3-Hydroxybutanoic Acid β-Lactone; DL-β-Butyrolactone; rac-β-Bu
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-methyloxetan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-2-4(5)6-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: GSCLMSFRWBPUSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CC(=O)O1

β-Butyrolactone(CAT: R025709) is a versatile compound with significance in pharmaceutical, organic chemistry, and material chemistry. It acts as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of compounds like γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), a sedative used in medicine. In organic chemistry, it serves as a valuable solvent for various reactions and polymerization processes.