γ-Octalactone
ALDRICH/W279609 - ≥97%, FCC, FG
Synonym: γ-Octanoic lactone; 4-Hydroxy octanoic acid; Octano-1,4-lactone
CAS Number: 104-50-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H14O2
Molecular Weight: 142.20
EC Number: 203-208-1
MDL Number: MFCD00005402
Linear Formula: C8H14O2
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥97% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 234 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.981 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/C8H14O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6 |
InChI key | IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | coconut; creamy; peach; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1 |
General description: | γ-Octalactone is one of the flavor constituents of peaches, oranges and sweet fortified wines. |
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) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥97% |
bp | 234 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.981 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2796 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |