Basic Information
Product name: Gamma-Butyrolactone
Synonyms: 1-Oxacyclopentan-2-one;2(3H)-dihydrofuranone;2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-;2(3H)-furanone,dihydro-;2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2-furanone;2-Oxolanone;2-Oxotetrahydrofuran;3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone
CAS No.:96-48-0
Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₂
Molecular Weight: 86.09
EINECS: 202-509-5
Molecular Structure:

Properties & Specification
Colorless and transparent oily liquid with a smell similar to that of acetone, the boiling point is 204oC. It can dissolve mutually with water, acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride and alcohol at any proportion.

Application
γ-butyrolactone is an important chemical raw material and intermediate for medicine, and also the intermediate of the synthesize N-methyl pyrrolidone, α-pyrrolidone, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, α-acetyl-γ-butyrolactone, methionine and the butyric acid compounds. This product features a strong solubility, and is a good solvent for polyacrylonitrile, epoxy resin, polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers, and cellulose polymers. In medical industry, it is mainly used in synthesizing cyclopropylamine, etc. 
Packing & Storage
200kg/iron drum, 16mt/20feet FCL (80 drums); All palletized
Common materials for air, land and sea delivery.
GBL has a shelf life of 24 months in unopened, original containers. It must be protected from fire and sources of ignition as well as alkali and alkalizing substances. Ensure thorough ventilation of work and storage area.