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Organic Chemicals

γ-Butyrolactone

RA000896 CAS 96-48-0 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000896
CAS number
96-48-0
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H6O2
Molecular weight
86.09

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 2.97 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.12 g/cm3 g/cm3
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -0.57 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 16 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.40 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
pH value 4 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -45 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 98 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 204 - 205 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 204 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 205 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 2.0 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 1.128 - 1.129 — —
Water Max 0.5 % % —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4355 - 1.4375 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000896-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000896-PK-2.5L