W279609

γ-Octalactone

≥97%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): γ-Octanoic lactone, 4-Hydroxy octanoic acid, Octano-1,4-lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₈H₁₄O₂
• CAS Number: 104-50-7
• Molecular Weight: 142.20
• FEMA Number: 2796
• EC Number: 203-208-1
• Council of Europe no.: 2274
• MDL number: MFCD00005402
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901331
• Flavis number: 10.022
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.444 (lit.)
• bp: 234 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.981 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: coconut; creamy; peach; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
• InChI key: IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

γ-Octalactone is one of the flavor constituents of peaches, oranges and sweet fortified wines.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves