4-Butyrolactone
| Medical 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. |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
96-48-0 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Furans (1969-1975),Lactones (1969-1975) |
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