Is 1,4‑Butyrolactone CAS 96‑48‑0 mainly traded as a solvent?

Yes. In industrial and commercial contexts, 1,4‑butyrolactone is primarily supplied and used as a solvent or processing medium due to its strong solvency and high boiling point.

Does GBL participate in chemical reactions or mainly serve a physical function?

While it can be used as a reaction intermediate in some processes, its most common commercial role is as a solvent, where its function is based on physical dissolution rather than chemical transformation.

1,4‑Butyrolactone CAS 96‑48‑0

1,4‑Butyrolactone is a colorless, hygroscopic lactone widely used as an industrial solvent and processing medium due to its high polarity and strong solvency for a broad range of organic and inorganic substances. Identified by CAS 96‑48‑0 and commonly abbreviated as GBL, it exhibits a high boiling point and chemical stability under standard operating conditions. These characteristics support its typical use as a solvent in chemical processing and formulation systems, where efficient dissolution and controlled processing performance are required.
For industrial supply, this product is available with competitive factory pricing, supports customized specifications, and is delivered with complete MSDS, TDS, COA documentation, with availability for bulk supply.

CAS: 96-48-0
Synonyms: 1,4-Butyrolactone, GBL, Gamma-butyrolactone, Butyrolactone
Einecs: 202-509-5
Molecular Formula: C4H6O2
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging

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1,4-butyrolactone

Alias：γ-butyrolactone、4-Hydroxybutyrate、γ-hydroxybutyrate

chemical formula：C4H6O2

molecular weight：86.089

CAS login number：96-48-0

EINECS login number：202-509-5

Melting point：-44 ℃

Density: 1.12g/cm3

Melting point: -44°C

Boiling point: 206°C

Flash point: 99.2°C

Saturated vapor pressure: 2.0kPa (20°C)

Critical temperature: 457.8°C

Critical pressure: 5.13MPa

use：1,4-butyrolactone is a common solvent and reaction reagent in chemistry, and it is also used as a solvent for aromatics, stain removers, cyanoacrylate removers, paint removers, and some liquid aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

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Is 1,4‑Butyrolactone CAS 96‑48‑0 mainly traded as a solvent?

A: Yes. In industrial and commercial contexts, 1,4‑butyrolactone is primarily supplied and used as a solvent or processing medium due to its strong solvency and high boiling point.
Q:
Does GBL participate in chemical reactions or mainly serve a physical function?

A: While it can be used as a reaction intermediate in some processes, its most common commercial role is as a solvent, where its function is based on physical dissolution rather than chemical transformation.

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