2-Acetylbutyrolactone
Cas No :
517-23-7
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
128.13
Molecular Formula :
C6H8O3
Boiling Point :
107 - 108 °C
Flash Point :
113 °C
Description :
The Liquid Form Of 2-Acetylbutyrolactone (517-23-7) Is Transparent.It Is Also Known As 3-Acetyldihydrofuran-2-3H-One, Alpha-Acetyl-Gamma-Butyrolactone, And Alpha-Acetyl-Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone.It Has Applications In Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, And Organic Synthesis. It Falls Within The Categories Of Tetrahydrofurans, Butyrolactones, Lactones, And Acetyl Compounds In Organic Chemical Compounds.
Used as a key intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals, 2-acetylbutyrolactone plays a vital role in synthesizing compounds like 4-chloro-2-aminophenol, which is crucial in the creation of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
