δ-Decalactone
ALDRICH/W236101 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (±)-5-Decanolide; δ-Decanolactone; (±)-δ-Pentyl-δ-valerolactone; (±)
CAS Number: 705-86-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C10H18O2
Molecular Weight: 170.25
EC Number: 211-889-1
MDL Number: MFCD00006649
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 | 117-120 °C/0.02 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.954 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/c1-2-3-4-6-9- |
| InChI key | GHBSPIPJMLAMEP-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −27 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | coconut; creamy; fatty; milk; peach; sweet |
| Quality Level | 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 | CCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1 |
| General description: | δ-Decalactone is the main flavor compound found in nonfat dry milk, evaporated and dried whole milk. It is also reported to be responsible for the coconut-like off-flavor in fat-containing dairy products. |
| Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Sherry, white wine, mango, cassava, loganberry and fresh plum. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 117-120 °C/0.02 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −27 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2361 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |