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4-Butyrolactone

MESHD015107

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.

Synonyms

  • 4 Butyrolactone
  • 1,4-Butanolide
  • 1,4 Butanolide
  • 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone
  • 4 Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone
  • Lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid
  • gamma-Butyrolactone
  • gamma Butyrolactone
  • Furanone, tetrahydro-2-
  • Furanone, tetrahydro 2
  • Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z

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