W278106

γ-Nonanoic lactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Aldehyde C₁₈, Coconut aldehyde
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₉H₁₆O₂
• CAS Number: 104-61-0
• Molecular Weight: 156.22
• FEMA Number: 2781
• EC Number: 203-219-1
• Council of Europe no.: 178
• MDL number: MFCD00005403
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901323
• Flavis number: 10.001
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
• bp: 121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3
• InChI key: OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544)

Description

General description

γ-Nonanoic lactone is an oak lactone commonly found in wines aged in oak barrels. It is the main flavor component of coconut. γ-Nonanoic lactone is also a potential multi-species attractant lure for grain beetle pests.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 258.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 126 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves