δ-Valerolactone (delta-valerolactone) is a

lactone Lactones are cyclic carboxylic esters. They are derived from the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids by esterification. They can be saturated or unsaturated. Lactones are formed by lactonization, the intramolecular esterification of the corresp ...

used as a chemical intermediate in processes such as the production of

polyester Polyester is a category of polymers that contain one or two ester linkages in every repeat unit of their main chain. As a specific material, it most commonly refers to a type called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Polyesters include some natura ...

Natural occurrence

δ-Valerolactone can be found in ''

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'' and '' Clerodendrum mandarinorum''.

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Natural occurrence

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