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Product Description
One of the FURANS with a carbonyl thereby forming a cyclic lactone. It is an endogenous compound made from gamma-aminobutyrate and is the precursor of gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It is also used as a pharmacological agent and solvent.
Chemical & Physical Properties
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 204.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point ?45 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C4H6O2
Molecular Weight 86.089
Flash Point 98.3±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 86.036781
PSA 26.30000
LogP -0.76
Vapour density 3 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.442
Storage condition 2-8°C
Stability Stable. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents.
Water Solubility MISCIBLE