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Sigma-Aldrich

γ-Butyrolactone

SAJ first grade, ≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

γ-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone, GBL

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H6O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.09
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
105248
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
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grade

SAJ first grade

vapor density

3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

autoignition temp.

851 °F

expl. lim.

16 %

availability

available only in Japan

refractive index

n20/D 1.436 (lit.)

bp

204-205 °C (lit.)

mp

−45 °C (lit.)

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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.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

208.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

98 °C - closed cup


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