Butyrolactone
Agent Name
Butyrolactone
CAS Number
96-48-0
Formula
C4-H6-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Butanolide; 1,4-Butanolide; 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-; 2-Oxolanone; 3-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone; 4-Butanolide; 4-Butyrolactone; 4-Deoxytetronic acid; 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid lactone; 4-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone; 6480; Agrisynth BLO; BLO; BLON; Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, gamma-lactone; Butyric acid lactone; Butyric acid, 4-hydroxy-, gamma-lactone; Butyrolactone; Butyryl lactone; Butyrylactone; C-1070; Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; Dihydro-2-furanone; GBL; No Go; Tetrahydro-2-furanone; gamma-6480; gamma-BL; gamma-Butyrolactone (natural); gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid cyclic ester; gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid lactone; gamma-Hydroxybutyrolactone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lactones
Description
Colorless, oily liquid with a pleasant odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate, nematicide, and paint and nail polish remover; Also used as a solvent for polymers, inks, cosmetics, and drugs; [HSDB]
Comments
Inhalation of butyrolactone produces anesthesia in experimental animals; [HSDB] An eye irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.45 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 209 deg F; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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