Gamma Valerolactone Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- GVL
- Γ-Valerolactone
Gamma valerolactone supplier for food, flavour and chemical processing buyers in Malaysia. Gamma valerolactone, abbreviated GVL, is a five-carbon lactone, 5-methyloxolan-2-one. It is a colourless liquid with a mild, pleasant odour and is used as a flavouring agent, green solvent and chemical intermediate.
Food-grade GVL and technical grades are selected against purity, colour and impurity limits. Because GVL is miscible with water and many organic solvents, it doses readily into aqueous and solvent systems alike. State the intended use so the quoted grade fits.
Typical uses include flavouring in food and beverages, a bio-based green solvent and platform intermediate in synthesis, and fragrance applications. Suitability for each application should be confirmed against the finished formulation.
Send the required grade, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 108-29-2
- Formula
- C5H8O2
- Grade
- food grade, technical grade
- Appearance
- colourless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, pleasant odour
Gamma Valerolactone grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade gamma valerolactone | colourless liquid | purity and impurity limits to the quoted specification | Flavouring agent and adjuvant in food and beverage formulations where a defined GVL identity and purity are required. | Compatible liquid packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade gamma valerolactone | colourless to pale yellow liquid | purity and impurity limits to the quoted specification | Bio-based green solvent and chemical intermediate for synthesis and formulation work that specifies GVL. | Compatible liquid packing is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy gamma valerolactone from ChemTrade
Request a quote for gamma valerolactone
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | gamma valerolactone, 5-methyloxolan-2-one | — |
| CAS number | 108-29-2 | — |
| Formula | C5H8O2 | — |
| Appearance | colourless to pale yellow liquid | — |
| Boiling point | around 207 degrees C | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and many organic solvents | — |
Gamma Valerolactone applications
Safety and handling
Keep gamma valerolactone sealed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about gamma valerolactone
What is gamma valerolactone used for?
Gamma valerolactone, or GVL, is a five-carbon lactone used as a flavouring agent in food and beverages, a bio-based green solvent and a chemical intermediate for synthesis.
Is GVL the same as gamma valerolactone?
Yes. GVL is the standard abbreviation for gamma valerolactone, the same material with the same structure. Request it by either term.
Which grade should I request?
Food grade suits flavouring use, while technical grade suits solvent and intermediate work. State the end use and purity requirement so the quoted grade matches.
What specifications should be sent with an enquiry?
Include the required purity, colour and impurity limits, quantity and delivery location. Specification limits are matched to the quoted grade before supply.
How is gamma valerolactone priced?
Food or technical grade, purity and impurity limits, quantity, liquid pack requirement and destination affect the GVL offer. Pricing is issued with a validity period for the specified grade.