Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
517-23-7
Molecular Formula
C6H8O3
Molecular Weight
128.13 g/mol
Synonym

2-Acetylbutanolide 2-Acetylbutyrolactone; 2-Oxo-3-acetyltetrahydrofuran; 3-Acetyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 3-acetyloxolan-2-one

Keywords
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2-Acetylbutyrolactone is a lactone-based organic compound containing a butyrolactone ring with an acetyl substituent. It is widely used as an intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the preparation of vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals.