C6H8O3
Acetyl Butyrolcatone (ABL) is an organic compound and a derivative of γ-butyrolactone.2-Acetylbutyrolactone is manufactured by two methods: 1)condensation reaction between an ester of acetic acid with butyrolactone in an alkaline solution. 2) reaction between Ethylene Dioxide and Ethyl acetoacetate. ABL is a precursor of many organic compounds.
Synonyms Acetyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 3-Acetyldihydrofuran-2-one; α-Acetyl-γ-butyrolactone; α-Acetyl-γ-hydroxybutyric Acid γ-Lactone; 2-Oxo-3-acetyltetrahydrofuran; NSC 2019; α-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetoacetic acid γ-lactone;
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
3-acetyloxolan-2-one
Appearance
Transparent Colourless Liquid
Molar Mass
128.13 gm/mol
Density
1.19 g/cm3
Melting Point
NA
Boiling Point
107–108 °C (225–226 °F)
Solubility in Water
268 gm/ltr
Vapour Pressure
0.019000 mm Hg @ 25.00 °C
Flash Point
113 °C (235 °F)
Viscosity
-
Odour
Stench Odor
APHA Value
50 max
Hazard Identification
Classified as a Non Hazardous.
Acetylbutyrolactone is used as a precursor to numerous agricultural drugs.
Acetylbutyrolactone demand is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.37% .Growing demand in the agriculture sector is the key driving force for the growth of ABL.
High Purity Grade
Elchemy International offers Indian origin Acetyl Butyrolcatone (ABL).
Elchemy International offers Acetyl Butyrolcatone (ABL) with packaging in a Polyethylene drum(200 kg) and ISO tanks.
Acetyl Butyrolcatone (ABL) is stable when it is stored in container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
