delta-Valerolactone, 98%, may contain polymer, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

δ-Valerolactone is employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of polymers. It is also used to synthesize the copolyesters by lipase-catalyzed ring opening polymerization.

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Applications
δ-Valerolactone is employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of polymers. It is also used to synthesize the copolyesters by lipase-catalyzed ring opening polymerization.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a tightly closed container. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 542-28-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00006645
• InChI Key: OZJPLYNZGCXSJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: delta-valerolactone, tetrahydro-2h-pyran-2-one, 5-valerolactone, 2h-pyran-2-one, tetrahydro, tetrahydropyran-2-one, tetrahydro-2-pyranone, penta-1,5-lactone, .delta.-valerolactone, .delta.-valeryllactone, tetrahydro-pyran-2-one
• PubChem CID: 10953
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16545
• IUPAC Name: oxan-2-one
• SMILES: O=C1CCCCO1

• Melting Point: -13°C to -12°C
• Density: 1.056
• Boiling Point: 58°C to 60°C (0.5 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 112°C (233°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.458
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 106436
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 100.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: delta-Valerolactone, may contain polymer; distil to remove

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P280-P305+P351+P338-P310
EINECSNumber	208-807-1
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only