| Agent Name |
Butyrolactone |
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| CAS Number |
96-48-0 |
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| Formula |
C4-H6-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| 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] |
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| Category |
Other Solvents |
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| Description |
Colorless, oily liquid with a pleasant odor; [CAMEO] |
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| 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] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of butyrolactone produces anesthesia in experimental animals; [HSDB] An eye irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.45 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 209 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BUTYROLACTONE
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