Gamma-Octalactone (C8H14O2)

Gamma-Octalactone (C8H14O2; CAS 104-50-7) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Gamma-Octalactone presents a C8 framework, a carboxylic acid. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Gamma-Octalactone
CAS: 104-50-7
Formula: C8H14O2
Approx. MW: 142.20
SMILES: CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
PubChem CID: 7704
Approx. carbons: C8

Gamma-Octalactone structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 5-butyloxolan-2-one
Common names: GAMMA-OCTALACTONE; 104-50-7; 4-Octanolide; 5-butyloxolan-2-one; 4-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone; 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-butyldihydro-; 5-Butyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 8-Oxo-5-octanolide; Octanoic acid, gamma lactone; gamma-Butyl-gamma-butyrolactone
Molecular weight: 142.20
Exact mass: 142.10
InChIKey: IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 234.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density: 0.970-0.980

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Gamma-Octalactone?

Gamma-Octalactone has molecular formula C8H14O2. Molecular weight about 142.20 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Gamma-Octalactone?

The CAS Registry Number for Gamma-Octalactone is 104-50-7.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.