INTRODUCTION
γ-Butyrolactone (GBL) is a hygroscopic colorless, water-miscible liquid with a weak characteristic odor. It is the simplest 4-carbon lactone. It is mainly used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals, e.g., methyl-2-pyrrolidone. In humans GBL acts as a prodrug for γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), and it is used as a recreational CNS depressant with effects like those of barbiturates.
Manufacture
γ-Butyrolactone is produced industrially by dehydrogenation of 1,4-butanediol at a temperature of 180–300 °C and atmospheric pressure in the presence of a copper catalyst.
| Synonyms | γ-Butalactone 1,4-Butanolide Butyrolactone Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone 4-Hydroxybutyric acid τ-lactone |
| CAS no. | 96-48-0 |
| EINECS no. | 202-509-5 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 86.09 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
| GBL serves as a chemical intermediate in the manufacturing of all pyrrolidones |
| It is used in the production of pesticides, herbicides and plant growth regulators |
| GBL is key intermediate in the production of a) DL-methionine b) Piperidine c) 4-Phenylbutyric acid d) Thiobutyric acid e) Cyclopropylamine f) 1-Tetralone g) 3-Indolebutyric acid h) Sorbic acid |
| Photochemical etching |
| Electrolytes of small batteries of capacitors |
| Viscosity modifiers in polyurerthanes |
| Surface etching of metal coated plastics |
| Organic paint disbursements for water soluble inks |
| pH regulators in the dyeing of wool and polyamide fibers foundry chemistry as a catalyst during curing |
| Curing agents in many coatings system based on urethanes and amides |
| As solvent in manufacture of Polyacrylonitrile, Cellulose acetate, PMMA |
| As ingredient in Paint removers, Textile aids, Drilling oils |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear and colorless liquid |
| Color | APHA | Max 20.0 |
| Purity (by GC) | % | Min 99.70 |
| 1,4-Butanediol (by GC) | % | Max 0.10 |
| Acid as Butyric acid | % | Max 0.03 |
| Water Content (by KF) | % | Max 0.05 |
STORAGE
Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store in cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
PACKING
| 200 kg MS drum |
| 1000 kg IBC |
| ISO-tank |
REACH Status
GBL offered by ExSyn is registered under EU REACH regulations.
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