W310301

γ-Valerolactone

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 108-29-2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• FEMA Number: 3103
• Beilstein: 80420
• EC Number: 203-569-5
• Council of Europe no.: 757
• MDL number: MFCD00005400
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901468
• Flavis number: 10.013
• NACRES: NA.21
• Grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC
• vapor density: 3.45 (vs air)
• Assay: ≥99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
• bp: 207-208 °C (lit.); 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −31 °C (lit.)

Description

General description

γ-Valerolactone has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in mango and honey.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 204.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 96 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves