About -Valerolactone
-Valerolactoneanalytical standardSynonym: -Methyl--butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactoneCAS Number108-29-2Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C5H8O2Molecular Weight100.12PropertiesRelated CategoriesAlcoholic & Nonalcoholic Beverages,All Alphabetically Sorted,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Animal Products,Barley,Beef,Beer,Cheese,Cocoa,Cosmetics & Perfumes,Dairy Products,Flavor and Fragrance Standards,Flavors and Fragrance Standards,Food & Beverage Standards,Food Products & Beverages,Food and Cosmetic Component Standards,Fruits,Grains,M-Z,Mango,Mushroom,Peach,Peanut,Pork,S-Z,Tea,Tomato,Vegetables,Winegrade analytical standardvapor density 3.45 (vs air)InChI Key GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-Nassay 98.5% (GC)form neatshelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the labelapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitablerefractive index n20/D1.430-1.435n20/D1.432(lit.)bp 207-208C(lit.)82-85C/10mmHg(lit.)mp 31C(lit.)density 1.05g/mLat 25C(lit.)format neat
FAQs of -Valerolactone:
Q: What is the melting point of -Valerolactone?
A: -Valerolactone has a melting point of 31 C (24 F; 242 K).
Q: What is the appearance of -Valerolactone?
A: -Valerolactone appears as a colorless liquid.
Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of -Valerolactone?
A: The molecular formula of -Valerolactone is C5H8O2, and its molecular weight is 100.12 grams (g).
Q: What are the applications of -Valerolactone?
A: -Valerolactone derived from lignocellulosic biomass can be used as a value-added platform chemical for the production of biofuels, fuel additives, and polymers.
Q: How is -Valerolactone produced from Ethyl Levulinate or Levulinic Acid?
A: Ethyl levulinate (EL) or levulinic acid (LA) can be converted to -Valerolactone through heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation.