Description

δ-Lactone CAS NO 64053-02-7 is a versatile chiral lactone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural motif makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical fidelity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and cardiovascular drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate for developing and testing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing specialized monomers that can be polymerized into high-performance resins and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	δ-Lactone
CAS No.	64053-02-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	δ-Lactone; 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-pentyl-; 5-Pentyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; γ-Pentyl-γ-butyrolactone; 5-Pentylbutanolide; 5-Pentyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; 5-Amylbutyrolactone; 5-Pentyloxolan-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our δ-Lactone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer material suitable for research and industrial scale applications, with specifications tailored to customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, we recommend maintaining the product at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.