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gamma-Butyrolactone
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | gamma-Butyrolactone |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | GBL;gamma-Butyrolactone;4-Butyrolactone |
| Chinese name | γ-丁内酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | GBL;1,4-丁内酯;4-羟基丁酸内酯 |
| Chemical category | Solvents |
| CAS No. | 96-48-0 |
| EINECS No. | 202-509-5 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 86.09 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless liquid, miscible with water and most organic solvents, high boiling point
Application scenarios
NMP production, pharmaceutical intermediate, electrolyte solvent, chemical synthesis