γ-Hexalactone
SIAL/68554 - analytical standard
Synonym: γ-Caprolactone; γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone
CAS Number: 695-06-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H10O2
Molecular Weight: 114.14
EC Number: 211-778-8
MDL Number: MFCD00005401
Linear Formula: C6H10O2
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
| assay | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| bp | 219 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-5-3-4-6(7 |
| InChI key | JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | CCC1CCC(=O)O1 |
| Application: | γ-Hexalactone may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in wine, fruits, biological samples, meat products, and e-cigarette refill solutions by various chromatography techniques. |
| General description: | γ-Hexalactone is a volatile flavoring compound largely present in food and beverage products, fruits, vegetables, etc. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P305 + P351 + P338 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 208.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 98 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| bp | 219 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 85151701 |