gamma-butyrolactone

See also: gammabutyrolactone

English

Noun

gamma-butyrolactone (uncountable)

1. (chemistry, pharmacology) The lactone of 4-hydroxybutyric acid; A colourless liquid used as a solvent or reagent in various industrial uses, as well as a recreational drug.

   Synonyms: G, GBL

See also

• gamma-hydroxybutyrate