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γ-Valerolactone
SpectraBase Compound ID BTGegc2VVhZ
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
InChIKey GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 100.12 g/mol
Molecular Formula C5H8O2
Exact Mass 100.052429 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID BZAEhGfNPmG
Name gamma-VALEROLACTONE
Source of Sample EASTMAN ORGANIC CHEMICALS, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
Boiling Point 207-208C
CAS Registry Number 108-29-2
Comments Physical Description= COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
Compound Type Pure
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Density 1.057
FEMA Number 3103
Flash Point 81C
Formula C5H8O2
InChI InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
InChIKey GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -31C
Molecular Weight 100.12
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= 1.431-1.434 (20C)
Sample Description WARM, SWEET HERBACEOUS
Synonyms 3-METHYLBUTYROLACTONE 3-VALEROLACTONE 4-HYDROXYPENTANOIC ACID, gamma-LACTONE 4-METHYL-4-HYDROXYBUTANOIC ACID LACTONE 4-VALEROLACTONE gamma-VALERYLLACTONE gamma-METHYL-gamma-BUTYROLACTONE DIHYDRO-5-METHYL-2(3H)-FURANONE PENTANOLIDE-1,4
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT