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delta-VALEROLACTONE

RA003577 CAS 542-28-9 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA003577
CAS number
542-28-9
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C5H8O2
Molecular weight
100.12

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Colour Pale yellow —
pH value 3 - 4 (500 g/l, 20°C) —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -13 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 390 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 112 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 230 °C °C
Relative density, liquid (water=1) 1.1 —
Solubility in water Miscible —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.185 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 9 % v/v % v/v
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.7 % v/v % v/v

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

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Clear colorless to light yellow liquid —
Infrared spectrum Conforms —
Purity (GC method) Min 99.0 % %
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) 1.4560 - 1.4590 —
- Additional Note : may contain variable amounts of polymerized product —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades. Grade of this product: Extra Pure.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
50 g RA003577-PK-50G
100 g RA003577-PK-100G