γ-Decalactone
ALDRICH/W236004 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: γ-Decanolactone; 4-Hydroxydecanoic acid γ-lactone
CAS Number: 706-14-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O2
Molecular Weight: 170.25
EC Number: 211-892-8
MDL Number: MFCD00005404
Linear Formula: C10H18O2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 281 °C |
| density | 0.948 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C10H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6- |
| InChI key | IFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | creamy; fruity; peach; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| General description: | γ-Decalactone, the main volatile aroma compound found in peaches, can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry due to its distinct peach odor. It is also found in strawberries and apricots. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 276.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 136 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 281 °C |
| Density | 0.948 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2360 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

