3068-88-0
Product Name:
BETA-BUTYROLACTONE
Formula:
C4H6O2
Synonyms:
β-Methyl-β-propiolactone;3-Hydroxybutyric acid β-lactone;4-Methyl-2-oxetanone;beta-Butyrolactone
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Description | Beta-butyrolactone is a clear colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor. (NTP, 1992) |
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Boiling Point | 160 to 163 °F at 29 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
Melting Point | -46.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Flash Point | 140 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Density | 1.0555 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
Vapor Pressure | 0.5 mmHg at 108 °F ; 5.5 mmHg at 124 °F; 18.5 mmHg at 163 °F (NTP, 1992) |
Kovats Retention Index | 732 |
Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Lactones |
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal word | Warning |
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Pictogram(s) |
Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H351:Carcinogenicity |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
Molecular Weight | 86.09 g/mol |
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XLogP3 | 0.3 |
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
Exact Mass | 86.036779430 g/mol |
Monoisotopic Mass | 86.036779430 g/mol |
Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
Heavy Atom Count | 6 |
Formal Charge | 0 |
Complexity | 77.6 |
Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Beta-butyrolactone is a clear colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor. (NTP, 1992)