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
Inquiry
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Beta-butyrolactone is a clear colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor. (NTP, 1992) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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)