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δ-Undecalactone

>97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Undecanoic δ-lactone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C11H20O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
184.28
FEMA Number:
3294
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
688
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.011
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 110

Assay

>97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.459 (lit.)
n20/D 1.459

bp

152-155 °C/10.5 mmHg (lit.)
152-155 °C/10.5 mmHg

density

0.969 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; fruity; waxy; peach

SMILES string

CCCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C11H20O2/c1-2-3-4-5-7-10-8-6-9-11(12)13-10/h10H,2-9H2,1H3

InChI key

YZRXRLLRSPQHDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

δ-Undecalactone is a volatile flavor compound found in coconut meat, fresh peaches and tobacco.

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, δ-undecalactone, CAS Registry Number 710-04-3.: A comprehensive safety assessment of δ-Undecalactone, detailing its safe usage parameters in fragrance products, crucial for ensuring consumer safety and regulatory compliance (Api et al., 2021).

  • Sweet scent lactones activate hot capsaicin receptor, TRPV1.: Research showing that δ-Undecalactone and other sweet scent lactones can activate the TRPV1 receptor, which has implications for understanding flavor perception and its physiological effects (Tobita et al., 2021).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Blackberry, heated butter, milk, coconut and cream

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

312.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

156 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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A push-pull system to reduce house entry of malaria mosquitoes.
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Malaria Journal, 13(1), 119-119 (2014)
Assessing the efficacy of candidate mosquito repellents against the background of an attractive source that mimics a human host.
Menger DJ, et al.
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 28(4), 407-413 (2014)
The effect of tobacco ingredients on smoke chemistry. Part I: Flavourings and additives.
Baker RR, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 42, 3-37 (2004)
Study on development of a fresh peach flavor.
Zhu GY, et al.
Advanced Materials Research, 781, 1570-1573 (2013)
Volatile flavor components of coconut meat.
Lin FM & Wilkens WF.
Journal of Food Science, 35(5), 538-539 (1970)

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