4-Butyrolactone
MeSH ID: M0023238
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.
Terms:
- 4 Butyrolactone [T044122]
- 1,4 Butanolide [T044121]
- Lactone, 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid [T044123]
- Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone [T475141]
- Furanone, tetrahydro 2 [T475140]
- gamma Butyrolactone [T044124]
Descriptors:
Semantic Types:
- Pharmacologic Substance [T121]
- Organic Chemical [T109]
- Biologically Active Substance [T123]
- Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid [T130]
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