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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H6O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.09
Beilstein:
105248
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
vapor density
3 (vs air)
Quality Level
vapor pressure
1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)
product line
ReagentPlus®
Assay
≥99%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
851 °F
expl. lim.
16 %
refractive index
n20/D 1.436 (lit.)
bp
204-205 °C (lit.)
mp
−45 °C (lit.)
density
1.12 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
O=C1CCCO1
InChI
1S/C4H6O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-3H2
InChI key
YEJRWHAVMIAJKC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
For the introduction of 3-carboxypropyl side chain. Used as a component of electrolyte solutions in batteries and capacitors.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Precursor of γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB). It blocks dopamine release by blocking impulse flow in dopaminergic neurons. Pretreatment with γ-butyrolactone allows detection of autoreceptor-induced dopamine release.
Precursor of γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB); blocks dopamine release.
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
208.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
98 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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