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alpha-methylene gamma-butyrolactone
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4-Butyrolactone
Definition
: One of the FURANS with a carbonyl thereby forming a cyclic lactone. It is an endogenous compound made from gamma-aminobutyrate and is the precursor of gamma-hydroxybutyrate. It is also used as a pharmacological agent and solvent.
Other names
gamma-
Butyrolactone; Furanone, tetrahydro-
2; 4-
Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 1,4-
Butanolide; gamma Butyrolactone; Lactone, 4-
Hydroxybutyric Acid; Furanone, tetrahydro 2; 4 Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 4 Butyrolactone; Dihydro-
2(3H)-
furanone; 1,4 Butanolide
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
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Drugs
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alpha-methylene gamma-butyrolactone [ tulipalin A ]
547-65-9
4-Butyrolactone/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Anti-Ulcer Agents
Contact Dermatitis 1(4):223;1975