Gamma-Butyrolactone
- EASTCHEM
- China
- 15~20 days
- ≥99.5
- 96-48-0
γ-Butyrolactone (GBL) is a non-toxic, transparent liquid fully miscible with water and soluble in common organic solvents. It dissolves a wide range of compounds, making it ideal for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, batteries, and electronics.
Our GBL features a high boiling point, strong solubility, excellent electrical properties, and chemical stability, and is safe and easy to handle, ensuring reliable performance as a solvent, reaction carrier, or electrolyte.
Product introduction
GBL (gamma-butyrolactone) demonstrates outstanding performance across a wide range of industries thanks to its low freezing point, high boiling point, and excellent solvent and electrical properties. It is not only a key solvent for high-performance resins, lithium battery electrolytes, and electronic chemicals, but is also widely used in the synthesis of fine chemicals and the manufacturing of high-end materials.
Backed by East Chemical's strict purity control and stable supply chain, our GBL products offer high purity, low moisture content, and excellent batch stability. They meet the diverse needs of electronic, battery, and industrial-grade applications, providing customers with reliable material support and enhanced production efficiency.
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Gamma-Butyrolactone |
| Other Names | GBL, Butyrolactone |
| CAS NO. | 96-48-0 |
| EINECS No. | 202-509-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.09 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.1286 g/mL |
| Flash Point | 98 °C (208 °F) |
| Appearance | Colorless and clear liquid |
| Purity (%) | ≥99.5 |
| Moisture (%) | ≤0.05 |
| Color APHA | ≤10 |
| Package | 200KGS in DRUM/22MT ISO TANK |
γ-Butyrolactone (GBL) Product Applications and Industry Solutions
Due to its high boiling point, excellent solubility, and stable electrical properties, γ-butyrolactone is widely used in a variety of high-end fields, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and fine chemical synthesis. As a strong protic solvent, it can dissolve most low-molecular-weight polymers and some high-molecular-weight polymers. Its safety and stable chemical properties make it a key contributor to efficient production.
Core Applications and Solutions
Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals: Used as a solvent and reaction carrier for synthetic intermediates, it supports the stable synthesis of high-purity pharmaceuticals and fragrances, improving production efficiency and product consistency.
Polymerization: As a polymerization carrier, it participates in various polymerization reactions, enhancing the uniformity and controllability of polymer materials.
Batteries and Electronic Materials: Used as a battery electrolyte solvent, it improves electrochemical performance and cycling stability, meeting the requirements of high-end electronic products.
Downstream Chemical Raw Materials: A key raw material for products such as pyrrolidone (2-pyrrolidone), butyric acid, succinic acid, and paint stripping solutions, supporting the production of high-value-added chemicals across multiple industries.
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1. What types of chemicals do you supply?
We supply high-purity solvents, pharmaceutical intermediates, fine chemicals, polymer raw materials, and functional chemicals, serving a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, coatings, electronic materials, lithium batteries, and chemical production. All products are available in various grades (industrial, electronic, and pharmaceutical) and packaging specifications tailored to customer needs.
Some products are internationally certified (such as REACH, K-REACH, and ISO), meeting global sourcing standards.
Technical support is provided to assist customers with process optimization and formulation adjustments.