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γ-Hexalactone

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): γ-Caprolactone, γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₀O₂
• CAS Number: 695-06-7
• Molecular Weight: 114.14
• Beilstein: 6114822
• EC Number: 211-778-8
• MDL number: MFCD00005401
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329760977
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• refractive index: n20/D 1.437-1.441; n20/D 1.439 (lit.)
• bp: 219 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-5-3-4-6(7)8-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI key: JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

γ-Hexalactone is a volatile flavoring compound largely present in food and beverage products, fruits, vegetables, etc.

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 208.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 98 °C - closed cup