| Identification | More | [Name]
BETA-BUTYROLACTONE | [CAS]
3068-88-0 | [Synonyms]
3-BUTANOLIDE
3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID BETA-LACTONE
4-METHYL-2-OXETANONE
(+/-)-B-BUTYROLACTONE
BETA-BUTYROLACTONE
BETA-METHYLPROPIOLACTONE
(R,S)-4-Methyl-oxetan-2-one
2-Oxetanone, 4-methyl-
3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, beta-lactone
3-hydroxybutanoicacid,beta-lactone
4-methyl-2-oxetanon
4-methyl-oxetan-2-one
beta-Butyrolakton
3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone~4-Methyl-2-oxetanone~2-Methyl-beta-propiolactone
dl-B-hydroxybutyric acid lactone
(+/-)-BETA-BUTYROLACTONE, 98+%
BETA-BUTYROLACTONE 97+%
β-methyl-β-propiolactone
(R)-BETA-BUTYROLACTONE
(S)-BETA-BUTYROLACTONE | [EINECS(EC#)]
253-093-7 | [Molecular Formula]
C4H6O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00005170 | [Molecular Weight]
86.09 | [MOL File]
3068-88-0.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
colourless liquid | [Melting point ]
−43.5 °C(lit.) | [Boiling point ]
71-73 °C29 mm Hg(lit.) | [density ]
1.056 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.411(lit.)
| [Fp ]
140 °F
| [form ]
neat | [color ]
Colorless to Almost colorless | [Stability:]
Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable. | [Water Solubility ]
132.7g/L(18 ºC) | [CAS DataBase Reference]
3068-88-0(CAS DataBase Reference) | [IARC]
2B (Vol. 11, Sup 7, 71) 1999 | [EPA Substance Registry System]
.beta.-Butyrolactone (3068-88-0) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn | [Risk Statements ]
R36/38:Irritating to eyes and skin .
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [RIDADR ]
UN 1993 3/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
RQ8050000
| [HS Code ]
2932.20.5050 | [HazardClass ]
3.2 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [Safety Profile]
Suspected carcinogen
with experimental carcinogenic,
neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. Mildly
toxic by ingestion. A moderate skin irritant.
Mutation data reported. When heated to |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [General Description]
Clear colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor. | [Reactivity Profile]
BETA-BUTYROLACTONE(3068-88-0) is incompatible with strong oxidizers and strong bases. BETA-BUTYROLACTONE(3068-88-0) is hydrolyzed by water and aqueous alkali. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Highly flammable. Water soluble | [Hazard]
Possible carcinogen, neoplastigen; tumori-
genmutagen, irritant, slightly toxic.
| [Fire Hazard]
This chemical is combustible. | [Chemical Properties]
colourless liquid | [Uses]
β-Butyrolactone was used in the preparation of (3-O-[oligo-(3-hydroxybutyrate ester)] fluorescein, fluorescein derivative of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) via anionic polymerization. | [Uses]
β-Butyrolactone was used in the preparation of (3- O -[oligo-(3-hydroxybutyrate ester)] fluorescein, fluorescein derivative of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) via anionic polymerization. | [Definition]
ChEBI:Beta-Butyrolactone is a beta-lactone. |
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