Molecular Weight: 184.19 g/mol

Butyrolactone 3 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Butyrolactone 3 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (542.91 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name (2S,3R)-4-methylidene-5-oxo-2-propyloxolane-3-carboxylic acid
CAS Number 778649-18-6
Molecular Formula

C9H12O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 184.19
InChIKey SRQUTZJZABSZRQ-NKWVEPMBSA-N
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.