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Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Substance profile

3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)-

3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C4H6O3.

CAS 7331-52-4 C4H6O3 102.09 g/mol Warning

01 · Identification

What 3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)- is

3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C4H6O3. Its molecular formula is C4H6O3 and its molecular weight is 102.09 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.

CAS number7331-52-4
EC number434-990-4
Index number607-654-00-1
Molecular formulaC4H6O3
Molecular weight102.09 g/mol

Other names for 3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)-

  • (S)-3-hydroxy-γ-butyrolactone

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Signal wordWarning
Hazard statements assigned to 3-Hydroxybutyrolactone, (3S)-
CodeHazard statement
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P313, P333

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