Γ-Valerolactoneγ-Valerolactone (GVL) or gamma-valerolactone is an organic compound with the formula C5H8O2. This colourless liquid is one of the more common lactones. GVL is chiral but is usually used as the racemate. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Γ-Valerolactone, revision 1379975851.

Property

Value

Formula

C5H8O2, 100.12 g/mol

Melting point

-31 °C

Boiling point

205 °C

Density

1.0546 g/cm³

Flash point

81 °C

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