β-Butyrolactone
CAS Number3068-88-0
FormulaC4H6O2
Mol. Weight86.09 g/mol
β-Butyrolactone
What is β-Butyrolactone?
β-Butyrolactone is a chemical compound with CAS number 3068-88-0 and molecular formula C4H6O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
β-Butyrolactone was used in the preparation of (3-O-[oligo-(3-hydroxybutyrate ester)] fluorescein, fluorescein derivative of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) via anionic polymerization1.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
86.09 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
71-73 °C/29 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.056 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H226-H315-H319-H351
Precautionary Statements
P281-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
−43.5 °C(lit.)
EC Number
221-330-3
WGK Germany
3