Butyrolactone (dehydrogenation of butan-1,4-diol)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.8. Butyrolactone' is an organic substance with a CAS no. : 000096-48-0. It is called 'oxolan-2-one' under IUPAC naming and its molecular formula is: C4H6O2. It is liquid under normal conditions of temperature and pressure with no distinct odour. The substance is modelled as a pure substance. On a consumer level, is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, adhesives and sealants, coating products, inks and toners, plant protection products and electrolytes for batteries. On industrial sites, the substance is used for the manufacture of products in the following sectors: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging. This substance is used for the manufacture of: electrical, electronic and optical equipment and chemicals. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.