| Bioactivity | (R)-γ-Valerolactone is a precursor of antihypertensive compounds. (R)-γ-Valerolactone can also be used in the research of biodegradable plastics and biofuels[1]. |
| CAS | 58917-25-2 |
| Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molar Mass | 100.12 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Cha J, et al. Bio-mitigation of CO2: The co-production of phycocyanin and optically pure (R)-γ-valerolactone with perfect enantiomeric excess[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2024: 131895. |