Application
δ-Valerolactone (tetrahydro-2H-2-pyranone or δ VL) can be used as a monomer unit in the synthesis of poly(δ-valerolactone)s poly(conjugated ester)s via ring-opening polymerization.
It can also be used as a starting material in the synthesis of (+)-guadinomic acid , sodium δ-hydroxyvalerate , methyl δ-hydroxyvalerate , and 5-hydroxyvaleraldehyde.
Molecular Weight: 100.12. Empirical Formula: C
5H
8O
2. grade: technical grade. Quality Level: 100. form: liquid. impurities: <. 25% polymer. refractive index:
n20/D 1.457 (lit.). bp: 226-229 . °C (lit.), 58-60 . °C/0.5 . mmHg (lit.). mp: −. 13-−. 12 . °C (lit.). density: 1.079 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). storage temp.: −. 20°C. SMILES string: O: C1CCCCO1. InChI: 1S/C5H8O2/c6-5-3-1-2-4-7-5/h1-4H2. InChI key: OZJPLYNZGCXSJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS05. Signal Word: Danger. Hazard Statements: H318. Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338. Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1. Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): 233.6 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 112 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.