4-Butyrolactone

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.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D02.540.150, D03.383.312.150

MeSH Unique ID: D015107

Registry Number: OL659KIY4X

Entry Terms:

• 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

Previous Indexing:

• Furans (1969-1975)
• Lactones (1969-1975)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Solvents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Lactones
4-Butyrolactone

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Furans
4-Butyrolactone