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801661 γ-Butyrolactone

γ-Butyrolactone for synthesis. CAS 96-48-0, pH 4 - 5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).

Synonyms: 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8016610100 Glass bottle 100 ml
8016611000 Glass bottle 1 l
8016612500 Glass bottle 2.5 l
8016619025 Plastic container 25 l
8016619230 Steel barrel 230 kg
Description
Catalogue Number801661
Synonyms4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone
References
Product Information
CAS number96-48-0
EC number202-509-5
Hill FormulaC₄H₆O₂
Molar Mass86.09 g/mol
HS Code2932 20 20
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Applicationγ-Butyrolactone for synthesis. CAS 96-48-0, pH 4 - 5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C).
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point204.6 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.13 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit2.7 - 15.6 %(V)
Flash point98 °C
Ignition temperature455 °C
Melting Point-45 °C
pH value4 - 5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure0.34 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility>1000 g/l miscible in all proportions
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 1540 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s)P261: Avoid breathing mist or vapours.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSLU3500000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8016610100 04022536369501
8016611000 04022536369518
8016612500 04022536369525
8016619025 04027269212629
8016619230 04054839746314

Documentation

γ-Butyrolactone SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

γ-Butyrolactone Certificates of Analysis

Product Number PackagingSpecificationLot Number
8016610100 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
8016611000 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
8016612500 Glass bottlePDF Specification Document
8016619025 Plastic containerPDF Specification Document
8016619230 Steel barrelPDF Specification Document

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