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4-Butyrolactone
Definition
: 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.
Other names
gamma-
Butyrolactone; Furanone, tetrahydro-
2; 4-
Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 1,4-
Butanolide; gamma Butyrolactone; Lactone, 4-
Hydroxybutyric Acid; Furanone, tetrahydro 2; 4 Hydroxybutyric Acid Lactone; 4 Butyrolactone; Dihydro-
2(3H)-
furanone; 1,4 Butanolide
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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butenolide [ 2-B4O,2-buten-4-olide,crotonolactone ]
inhibits experimental allergic encephalomyelitis in rats
497-23-4 2-
(5H)-
furanone
4-Butyrolactone/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Appetite Depressants
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Immunosuppressive Agents
Toxicology 1979;15(1):65; Veterinariia 4:68;1977