alpha-Acetyl-gamma-butyrolactone by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This organic compound is a derivative of -Butyrolactone (GBL). It is a light coloroued liquid, having an odour comparable to that of ester. Its volume solubility is 20% in waT his compound has a boiling point of 107 108 C. alpha-Acetyl-gamma-butyrolactone can be prepared by condensing -butyrolactone with an acetic acid ester in the presence of a strongly basic condensation agent, followed by the protonation of the initially formed enolate.

• CAS No: 517-23-7
• Quantity Provided: 100 gm per pack
• Molecular formula: C6H8O3
• Molecular weight: 128.13
• Assay: Minimum 98 %

alpha-Acetyl-gamma-butyrolactone has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This compound is widely used in the organic synthesis of other products and as an intermediate compound in industries. -Butyrolactone has various applications such as increasing the sleep related growth hormone (GH) secretion. These reagents are suitable for synthesis applications in industries and also for research procedures.