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δ-valerolactone

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Also known as oxan-2-one, delta-valerolactone

δ-Valerolactone (delta-valerolactone) is a lactone used as a chemical intermediate in processes such as the production of polyesters.

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Mass
100.052429
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canonical SMILES
C1CCOC(=O)C1
chemical formula
C₅H₈O₂
melting point
-13.0
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Delta-Valerolactone
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δ-Valerolactone (delta-valerolactone) is a lactone used as a chemical intermediate in processes such as the production of polyesters.

== Natural occurrence == δ-Valerolactone can be found in Aspalathus linearis and Clerodendrum mandarinorum.

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