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γ-Thiobutyrolactone is a chemical compound that serves as a building block in organic synthesis and is used in various research applications. In synthetic chemistry, it acts as a precursor for the synthesis of γ-amino acids and their derivatives, which are of interest due to their presence in biologically active peptides. The reactivity of γ-thiobutyrolactone is exploited to create thiol-containing compounds, which are important in the study of molecular structure and function, as well as in the design of new materials and catalysts. Its lactone ring can undergo ring-opening reactions, allowing it to be incorporated into larger, more complex molecules. Researchers employ γ-thiobutyrolactone to investigate the mechanisms of lactone polymerization and the properties of the resulting polymers. Additionally, this compound is used in the development of new synthetic methodologies that may include the formation of carbon-sulfur bonds.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
γ-Thiobutyrolactone, 10 g | sc-224308 | 10 g | $301.00 | |||
γ-Thiobutyrolactone, 50 g | sc-224308A | 50 g | $1173.00 |