能与水、许多有机溶剂、树脂和蜡等混溶。10%水溶液的pH为4.2。 γ-Valerolactone has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in mango and honey.γ-戊内酯有较强的反应能力，可用作树脂溶剂及各种有关化合物的中间体。也用作润滑剂、增塑剂、非离子型表面活性剂的胶凝剂、加铅汽油的内酯类添加剂，用于纤维素酯和合成纤维的染色。γ-戊内酯具有香兰素和椰子香味。我国GB2760-86规定为允许使用的食用香料。主要用以配制桃、椰子、香草等型香精。 application： γ-valerolactone (GVL) is found naturally in fruits and often used as a fuel additive and food ingredient. It is prominently employed in the production of both energy and carbon-based products.