2 Acetyl Butyro Lactone Suppliers & Exporters in Mumbai, India

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ABL Chemical

CAS Number:517‑23‑7

Synonyms: 2‑Acetyl-γ-butyrolactone, α‑Acetylbutyrolactone, 3‑Acetyloxolan‑2‑one, ABL

Chemical Formula:C₆H₈O₃

Product Introduction

2‑Acetylbutyrolactone is a colorless liquid γ‑lactone containing an acetate group. It is used extensively as an intermediate in organic synthesis and in fluorescence-based analytical applications.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density @ 25 °C	1.19 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~107–108 °C @ 7 mmHg
Flash Point	~140 °C (sealed)
Solubility	Moderate in water; high in organic solvents
Molecular Weight	128.13 g/mol

Applications

Organic synthesis intermediate: Key raw material in making vitamin B₁ and other APIs.
Analytical reagent: Used in forming fluorescent Schiff bases for detection of amines.
Pharma precursor: Building block for drugs like risperidone, paliperidone, and others.