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Synonyms: gamma-Methyl-gamma-butyrolactone; gamma-Methyl-gamma-butyrolactone; 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone
Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
Molecular Weight: 100.12
Linear Structural Formula: C5H8O2
MDL Number: MFCD00005400
Purity: >=99%
Melting Point: -31 C (lit.)
Density: 1.05 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
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