[Determination of gamma-butyrolactone in the air].
1984
A A Russkikh
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D010783
Photometry
Measurement of the various properties of light.
Photometries
D005663
Furans
Compounds with a 5-membered ring of four carbons and an oxygen. They are aromatic heterocycles. The reduced form is tetrahydrofuran.
Tetrahydrofurans
D000395
Air Pollutants, Occupational
Toxic air-borne matter related to work performed They are usually produced by the specific nature of the occupation.
Occupational Air Pollutants,Pollutants, Occupational Air
D015107
4-Butyrolactone
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.