γ-Heptalactone
ALDRICH/W253901 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: (±)-4-Heptanolide; (±)-γ-Propyl-γ-butyrolactone; (±)
CAS Number: 105-21-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H12O2
Molecular Weight: 128.17
EC Number: 203-279-9
MDL Number: MFCD00036498
Linear Formula: C7H12O2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 61-62 °C/2 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.999 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/C7H12O2/c1-2-3-6-4-5-7 |
| InChI key | VLSVVMPLPMNWBH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | coconut; creamy; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| 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 | CCCC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| Application: |
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| General description: | γ-Heptalactone is a volatile flavor compound found in mangoes, strawberries, pineapples as well as in some dairy products. It is used as a flavoring agent in the food and cosmetic industry. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 38 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 110 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 61-62 °C/2 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.999 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2539 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


