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Sipchem Gamma Butyrolactone

Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL) is a hygroscopic, water soluble oily liquid,produced by International Diol Company (IDC), an affiliate of Sipchem from Oct. 2014.

Chemical Name: Gamma Butyrolactone

CAS Number: 96-48-0

Synonyms: 1-Oxacyclopentan-2-one, 1,4-Lactone, 2-oxolanone, 2-Oxotetrahydrofuran, 4-Butanolide, 4-Butyrolactone, 4-Deoxytetronate, 4-Hydroxybutanoate, 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid, gamma-Butalactone, gamma-Butyryllactone, Oxolan-2-one, Tetrahydrofuran-2-one, γ-Butyrolactone

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
96-48-0
EC No.
202-509-5

Features & Benefits

Product Information

GBL is a common solvent and reagent in chemistry, with diverse applications in pharmaceuticals, agri-chemicals, epoxy coatings and as a solvent in industrial cleaning products, paint strippers and adhesive removers.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear & Free from Suspended Matter
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 10Pt/CoASTM D1209-05
Gamma Butyrolactone Puritymin. 99.5wt%HY-380-03*
Water Contentmax. 0.05wt%ASTM D 1364-02
Notes
  • * GC Area % method. Water subtracted from the Purity
  • *** Test passes when suspended & or sediment particles sizes are >1mm but less than 3 nos. particles with size less than 1mm are not considered.

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