| Identification | |
| Name: | gamma-butyrolactone |
| CAS: | 96-48-0 |
| EINECS: | 202-509-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 86.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-3H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 200kgs |
| Density: | 1.12 |
| Stability: | Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4355-1.4375 |
| Water Solubility: | MISCIBLE |
| Solubility: | Miscible |
| Appearance: | clear liquid |
| Report: |
?IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 (1987),p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal No Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 11 (1976),p. 231.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | Z01 |
| HS Code: | 29322980 |
| Color: | Oily liquid Colorless liquid |
| Usage: | Intermediate in synth of polyvinylpyrrolidone, dl-methionine, piperidine, phenylbutyric acid, thiobutyric acids, solvent for polyacrylonitrile, cellulose acetate, methyl methacrylate polymers, polystyrene, constituent of paintermediate removers, textile aids, drilling oils. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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