Gamma-Butyrolactone CAS No: 96-48-0

It is a colorless, oily liquid chemical with the molecular formula
, commonly used as an industrial solvent, in paint strippers, and as a precursor to chemical compounds

Applications of GBL in Industry
Electronics: Gamma-Butyrolactone is used as a cleaning agent for circuit boards and precision instruments due to its strong dissolving ability.

Pharmaceuticals: GBL serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Agrochemicals: y-butyrolactone plays an essential role in producing pesticides and plant growth regulators.

Polymer industry: As a raw material, GBL is critical in manufacturing engineering plastics, resins, and specialty coatings.

Solvent applications: Due to its high boiling point and stability, Gamma-Butyrolactone is an efficient solvent in paint stripping and ink removal.