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D-(-)-Pantolactone

Also known as: (3R)-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyloxolan-2-one, (R)-(-)-beta,beta-Dimethyl-alpha-hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone, (R)-(-)-alpha-hydroxy-beta,beta-dimethyl-gamma-butyrolactone, (R)-(-)-beta,beta-dimethyl-alpha-hydroxy-gamma-butyrolactone, (R)-(-)-dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone, (R)-(-)-pantolactone, (R)-dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone, (R)-pantolactone, 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyl-, 2,4-Dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid gamma-lactone, 3-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone, 3-Hydroxy-4,4-dimethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, D-(-)-PANTOLACTONE, DL-Pantoic acid gamma-lactone, Dihydro-3-hydroxy-4H-dimethyl-2(3H)-furanone, EINECS 209-963-3, MFCD00005392, Pantoic acid gamma-lactone, Pantoic lactone, Pantolactone

D-(-)-Pantolactone (CAS 599-04-2) is a compound in the Esters category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.142 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 91 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 224.6±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 99.0±13.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
599-04-2
Jingsj CID
J-8835-4
Molecular Formula
C6H10O3
Molecular Weight
130.142 g/mol
Category
Esters
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point91 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point224.6±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point99.0±13.2 °C
Exact Mass130.062988
PSA46.53000
LogP-0.80
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.469

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2932209090
Summary2932209090. other lactones. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of D-(-)-Pantolactone?

The CAS number of D-(-)-Pantolactone is 599-04-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of D-(-)-Pantolactone?

D-(-)-Pantolactone has molecular formula C6H10O3 and molecular weight 130.142 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of D-(-)-Pantolactone?

For D-(-)-Pantolactone, Upstream Products: Dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-2,3-furandione, Ethyl glyoxylate, Isobutyraldehyde; Downstream Products: Dexpanthenol, D-Pantothenic acid, (R)-α-Acryloyloxy-β,β-dimethyl-γ-butyrolactone.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "D-(-)-Pantolactone (CAS 599-04-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-8835-4 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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