An isomer of γ-valerolactone
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(R)-γ-Valerolactone

Item No. 20837

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Technical Information
Formal Name
(5R)-dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
CAS Number
58917-25-2
Synonyms
  • (R)-γ-VL
  • (+)-γ-Valerolactone
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
Formula Weight
100.1
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A 10 mg/ml solution in acetonitrile
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 10 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 1 mg/ml
λmax
213 nm
SMILES
O=C1CC[C@@H](C)O1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3/t4-/m1/s1
InChi Key
GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    (R)-γ-Valerolactone ((R)-γ-VL) is an isomer of GVL, a prodrug to γ-hydroxyvaleric acid (GHV). GHV is approximately half as potent as γ-hydroxybutyric acid but has similar effects.1,2 GVL also has potential for use as a biofuel.3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Justice, U.S.D.o. GHB Analogs. 2002-L0424-003, (2002).

    2. Andresen-Streichert, H., Jungen, H., Gehl, A., et al. Uptake of gamma-valerolactone--detection of gamma-hydroxyvaleric acid in human urine samples. J. Anal. Toxicol. 37(4), 250-254 (2013).

    3. Galletti, A.M.R., Antonetti, C., De Luise, V., et al. A sustainable process for the production of γ-valerolactone by hydrogenation of biomass-derived levulinic acid. Green Chem. 14(3), 688-694 (2012).