1,6-Dioxecane-2,7-dione is a chemical compound classified as a lactone. It is formed as an impurity in the manufacture of polymer resins and biodegradable polyesters.[1][2][3] It is the cyclic dimer of GHB and has thus been sold as a recreational drug [citation needed].
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1,6-Dioxecane-2,7-dione | |
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C8H12O4 | |
Molar mass | 172.180 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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