δ-Valerolactone is employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of polymers. It is also used to synthesize the copolyesters by lipase-catalyzed ring opening polymerization.
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Applications
δ-Valerolactone is employed as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of polymers. It is also used to synthesize the copolyesters by lipase-catalyzed ring opening polymerization.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a tightly closed container. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Rajashekhar, B.; Chakraborty, D. Co(II) and Mn(II) catalyzed bulk ring-opening polymerization of cyclic esters. Polym. Bull. 2014, 71 (9), 2185-2203.
- Suess, B.; Brockhoff, A.; Meyerhof, W.; Hofmann, T. Structures, orosensory activity, and T1R1/T1R3 receptor activation of amides generated by lactone aminolysis using food-related processing conditions. Eur Food Res. Technol. 2013, 237 (1), 57-70.