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 |