γ-Nonanoic lactone
ALDRICH/W278140 - natural, 98%, FG
Synonym: Aldehyde C18; Coconut aldehyde
CAS Number: 104-61-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H16O2
Molecular Weight: 156.22
EC Number: 203-219-1
MDL Number: MFCD00005403
Linear Formula: C9H16O2
Product Type: Chemical
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| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | 98% |
| bp | 121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.976 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 | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6 |
| InChI key | OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| Application: | In flavor applications, this compound contributes to caramel notes. In fragrance applications, this compound contributes is used in amber, balsam, floral, juniper berry, nutmeg, pine, coconut, maple and oriental notes. |
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| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 258.8 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 126 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 98% |
| bp | 121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2781 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |