α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone - ≥98%(GC) , CAS No.1679-47-6

CAS: 1679-47-6 Cat. No.: A151225 Molecular Weight: 100.12 Beilstein Registry Number: 80418 EC Number: 216-846-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%(GC)
Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid lactone | .alpha.-Methylbutyrolactone | 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydromethyl- | 2-Methyl-laquo gammaRaquo -butyrolactone | 4,5-Dihydro-3-methyl-2(3H)-furanone | 140H0G0P5W | CHEBI:36806 | NSC 102837 | Pavinetant [USAN] | 5-(4,6-Dim
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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone undergoes benzylation to give racemic α-benzyl-α-methyl-γ-butyrolactone.

α-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone was used as model compound in Bracketing experiments to investigate the thermodynamically favored site of reaction of pilocarpine

Specifications

Synonyms
4-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid lactone | .alpha.-Methylbutyrolactone | 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydromethyl- | 2-Methyl-laquo gammaRaquo -butyrolactone | 4, 5-Dihydro-3-methyl-2(3H)-furanone | 140H0G0P5W | CHEBI:36806 | NSC 102837 | Pavinetant [USAN] | 5-(4, 6-Dim
Specifications & Purity
≥98%(GC)
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
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Purity
≥98%(GC)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488187117
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488187117
Canonical SmilesCC1CCOC1=O
IUPAC Name3-methyloxolan-2-one
InChIKeyQGLBZNZGBLRJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-7-5(4)6/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC1CCOC1=O
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 100.12
Beilstein 80418
Reaxy-Rn 80418
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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassLactones
SubclassGamma butyrolactones
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentGamma butyrolactones
Alternative Parents Tetrahydrofurans  Carboxylic acid esters  Oxacyclic compounds  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Gamma butyrolactone - Tetrahydrofuran - Carboxylic acid ester - Oxacycle - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as gamma butyrolactones. These are compounds containing a gamma butyrolactone moiety, which consists of an aliphatic five-member ring with four carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, and bears a ketone group on the carbon adjacent to the oxygen atom.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Associated Targets(Human)
PON1 Tbio Serum paraoxonase/arylesterase 1 (96 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Mus musculus (284745 Activities)
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
E2203040Certificate of AnalysisFeb 04, 2026 A151225
A2009022Certificate of AnalysisOct 07, 2023 A151225
I2320193Certificate of AnalysisFeb 22, 2023 A151225
B2302552Certificate of AnalysisDec 30, 2022 A151225
B2302553Certificate of AnalysisDec 30, 2022 A151225
B2302558Certificate of AnalysisDec 30, 2022 A151225
J2215187Certificate of AnalysisJul 22, 2022 A151225
J2215188Certificate of AnalysisJul 22, 2022 A151225
E2203044Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2022 A151225
Chemical and Physical Properties
Refractive Index1.432
Flash Point(°C)72 °C
Boil Point(°C)78-81 °C/10 mmHg
Molecular Weight100.120 g/mol
XLogP30.800
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass100.052 Da
Monoisotopic Mass100.052 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area26.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity88.100
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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