β-Butyrolactone (98%)

β-Butyrolactone (98%)

Catalog Number:
CBB1112822
Mfr. No.:
219126
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      • Overview
        • β-Butyrolactone undergoes ring opening polymerization in the presence of ethoxy-bridged dinuclear indium catalyst to yield biodegradable polyester poly(hydroxybutyrate). Polymerization of racemic β-butyrolactone in the presence of chiral initiators has been reported. It is versatile building block for organic synthesis.

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      • Properties
        • Categories
          Heterocyclic Compounds; Chiral Catalysts & Ligands; Organic Building Blocks
          Alternative Name
          3-Hydroxybutyric acid β-lactone; β-Methyl-β-propiolactone; 4-Methyl-2-oxetanone; beta-Butyrolactone
          CAS Number
          3068-88-0
          Molecular Formula
          C4H6O2
          Molecular Weight
          86.09
          Purity
          98%
          SMILES
          CC1CC(=O)O1
          InChi
          1S/C4H6O2/c1-3-2-4(5)6-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
          InChi Key
          GSCLMSFRWBPUSK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
          MDL Number
          MFCD00005170
          Others
          SID 24853107
          Hazard Information
          Warning
          Flammable liquids
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