96-48-0 Introduction:

96-48-0 is a colorless oily liquid and is miscible with water and the general organic and slightly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Gamma-Butyrolactone has been characterized as having an intense bitter taste with faint to pleasant odor.

Gamma-Butyrolactone Uses:

Gamma-Butyrolactone has widespread industrial use. GBL is a common solvent found in paint strippers, nail polish removers, stain removers and circuit board cleaners. γ-butyrolactone is also a common intermediate in industrial chemistry including the manufacture of pyrrolidones and in some pharmaceuticals.
Gamma-Butyrolactone is an important organic synthesis intermediate which can be used to synthesize indole butyric acid, butyric acid, succinic acid, α-pyrrolidone, N-methylpyrrolidone, vinyl pyrrolidone, acetyl-γ-butyrolactone, cyclopropylamine, ciprofloxacin, vitamin B1, chlorophyll and so on.

GBL is a non-toxic high boiling point solvent with high solubility and safe and convenient usage and management.
γ-butyrolactone is used as an extractant for butadiene, aromatic, advanced grease petroleum processing.
γ-butyrolactone is used as an acrylonitrile fiber spinning solvent in the chemical fiber industry.
Gamma-Butyrolactone is a thinner and curing agent commonly used in wool, nylon, acrylonitrile and other fiber dyeing auxiliaries and other chemical industries.

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