4-HYDROXY-3-PENTENOIC ACID LACTONE (CED0050694)

4-HYDROXY-3-PENTENOIC ACID LACTONE belongs to the furanones, a subclass of dihydrofurans within the organic compounds. This organoheterocyclic compound has the chemical formula C5H6O2 and an average molecular weight of 98.10 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a fragrance as well as a flavouring and nutrient. The compound is identified in 16 recorded sources across various categories. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and pipe accessories, among three other sources. In the sector of electrical and electronic equipment, it occurs in electrodes, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, hybrid capacitors, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Additionally, it is present in food preservation and food contact materials within the food, food processing and cookware category, and it is detected in indoor air. Recorded routes of exposure to this substance include inhalation, oral intake, and touch.