Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
Molar Mass | 100.12 |
Density | 1.105g/mLat 20°C |
Melting Point | -13 °C |
Boling Point | 230 °C |
Flash Point | 212°F |
Water Solubility | miscible |
Solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol |
Vapor Presure | 8.8Pa at 20℃ |
Vapor Density | 3.45 (vs air) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
BRN | 106436 |
Storage Condition | -20°C |
Stability | Moisture Sensitive |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.457(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00006645 |
Use | Used in essence, medicine. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | LU3580000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29322090 |
Hazard Note | Irritant/Keep Cold |
LogP | 0 at 23℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | delta-valerolactone is an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research and development, which can be used in laboratory organic research and development processes and chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis processes. |
Biological activity | δ-Valerolactone (Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Valerolactone, oxan-2-one) is an endogenous metabolite. |