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Gamma-butyrolactone

Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) is a hygroscopic lactone solvent used as an industrial solvent, chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, and as a precursor in battery electrolyte and polymer synthesis. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with GBL sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and…

96-48-0
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CAS No.96-48-0
FormulaC4H6O2
Synonyms2-oxo-tetrahydrofurane; 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-; γ-butyrolactone; dihydro-furan-2-one; Gamma-Butyrolactone

Product overview & key benefits

Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) is a hygroscopic lactone solvent used as an industrial solvent, chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, and as a precursor in battery electrolyte and polymer synthesis. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with GBL sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Existing Supplier Overview

Our company has a team of specialized pharmaceutical intermediates, and at the same time we have a wealth of plant resources, we know the reactions each plant excels at, know the waste and exhaust gases for each reaction, and understand the costs and methods of treatment. So, we can quickly match the most suitable plant for you From the material in the lab, to commercial production, we can help you get it fast. We divide the entire pharmaceutical intermediate production process into the following sections: 1. Laboratories develop routes 2. Inter test test 3. Large production shop trial production Every step we have a lot of experience and success stories

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Vapor density3 (vs air)
Storage temp2-8°C
Vapor pressure1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Density1.12 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Appearance & Physical StateColourless oily liquid
Boiling Point204-205 °C(lit.)
Melting Point−45 °C(lit.)
Flash Point209 °F

Existing product reference data. Confirm the specification of the offered grade before ordering.

Applications

Industrial solvent for chemical synthesis
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate
Lithium battery electrolyte solvent component
Polymer and resin synthesis solvent
Pyrrolidone (NMP, PVP) synthesis precursor
Electronic cleaning and circuit board solvent
Organic synthesis laboratory reagent

Gamma-butyrolactone application image from the existing record

From first email to approved supply

01

Send your RFQ

Share your application, quantity, destination and current grade.

02

Review the documents

Review the producer TDS, a recent COA and SDS with the quotation.

03

Trial a sample

Run your own tests against your current grade.

04

Lock the spec

Put approved lot limits into the contract and check every COA against them.

Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.

Share your application, required quantity and destination.

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