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α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone (ABL) CAS 517-23-7 Purity >99.0% (GC) Factory

Shanghai Ruifu Chemical Co., Ltd. is the leading manufacturer of α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone (2-Acetylbutyrolactone; ABL) (CAS: 517-23-7) with high quality, production capacity 5000 tons per year, maily used in the synthesis of Vitamin B1, and also used as the main raw material of antifungal Prothioconazole. Ruifu Chemical can provide worldwide delivery, competitive price, excellent service, small and bulk quantities available. Purchase α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone, Please contact: alvin@ruifuchem.com

Chemical Name α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone 
Synonyms ABL; alpha-Acetyl-gamma-Butyrolactone; 2-Acetylbutyrolactone; α-Acetylbutyrolactone; α-Acetyl-γ-Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 2-Acetyl-4-Hydroxybutyric Acid gamma-Lactone; alpha-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetoacetic Acid gamma-Lactone; alpha-Acetobutyrolactone; alpha-Acetylbutyrolactone; 3-Acetyl-4,5-Dihydro-2(3H)-Furanone; α-(2-Hydroxyethyl)acetoacetic Acid γ-Lactone; 2-Acetylbutanolide
Stock Status In Stock, Production Capacity 5000 Tons per Year
CAS Number 517-23-7
Molecular Formula C6H8O3
Molecular Weight 128.13 g/mol
Boiling Point 107.0~108.0℃/5 mmHg (lit.)
Flash Point 135℃(275°F)
Specific Gravity (20/20)  1.190 g/ml
Refractive Index n20/D 1.459(lit.)
Water Solubility  Soluble in Water 
Stability Stable. Incompatible with Strong Oxidizing Agents, Strong Bases.
COA & MSDS Available
Origin of Product    China
Brand Ruifu Chemical
Items Specifications  Results
Appearance Colorless to Almost Colorless Clear Oily Liquid  Colorless Clear Oily Liquid 
Moisture Content (wt%)   <0.10% 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20/20℃)
1.190~1.193 1.191 
Refractive Index n20/D 1.458~1.462 1.461  
pH Value 3.5~4.5 4.1
α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone >99.0% (GC) 99.29%
Infrared Spectrum Consistent with Structure Complies
Conclusion The product has been tested and complies with the given specifications

Package: Bottle, 25kg/Drum, 240kg/Drum, IBC, ISO tank, or according to customer's requirement.
Storage Condition: Keep the container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry (2~8℃) and well-ventilated warehouse away from incompatible substances. Keep away from sunshine; avoid fire and heat sources; avoid moisture.
Shipping: Deliver to worldwide by air, by sea, by FedEx / DHL Express. Provide fast and reliable delivery. 

How to Purchase? Please contact Dr. Alvin Huang: sales@ruifuchem.com or alvin@ruifuchem.com 

15 Years Experience? We have more than 15 years of experience in the manufacture and export of a wide range of high quality pharmaceutical intermediates or fine chemicals.

Main Markets? Sell to domestic market, North America, Europe, India, Korea, Japanese, Australia, etc.

Advantages? Superior quality, affordable price, professional services and technical support, fast delivery.

Quality Assurance? Strict quality control system. Professional equipment for analysis include NMR, LC-MS, GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, UV, IR, OR, K.F, ROI, LOD, MP, Clarity, Solubility, Microbial limit test, etc.

Samples? Most products provide free samples for quality evaluation, shipping cost should be paid by customers.

Factory Audit? Factory audit welcome. Please make an appointment in advance.

MOQ? No MOQ. Small order is acceptable.

Delivery Time? If within stock, three days delivery guaranteed.

Transportation? By Express (FedEx, DHL), by Air, by Sea.

Documents? After sales service: COA, MOA, ROS, MSDS, etc. can be provided.

Custom Synthesis? Can provide custom synthesis services to best fit your research needs.

Payment Terms? Proforma invoice will be sent first after confirmation of order, enclosed our bank information. Payment by T/T (Telex Transfer), PayPal, Western Union, etc. 

Hazard Codes  Xi,T
Risk Statements  36/37/38-61
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39-45-53                                             
WGK Germany  1
RTECS LU3456000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2932209090

α-Acetyl-γ-Butyrolactone (2-Acetylbutyrolactone; ABL) (CAS: 517-23-7) is maily used in the synthesis of Vitamin B1, and also used as the main raw material of antifungal Prothioconazole (CAS: 178928-70-6).  

Protoconazole is mainly used to control many diseases of cereal crops such as wheat, barley, rape, peanut, rice and beans. It has good control effect on almost all wheat diseases, such as powdery mildew, sheath blight, Fusarium wilt, leaf spot, rust, Sclerotinia, net spot, moire and so on.