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4-Butyrolactone

Medical 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.
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 96-48-0
Previously Indexed: Furans (1969-1975),Lactones (1969-1975)

4-Butyrolactone Medical Definitions and Terms

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