W236004

γ-Decalactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): γ-Decanolactone, 4-Hydroxydecanoic acid γ-lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₈O₂
• CAS Number: 706-14-9
• Molecular Weight: 170.25
• FEMA Number: 2360
• EC Number: 211-892-8
• Council of Europe no.: 2230
• MDL number: MFCD00005404
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901012
• Flavis number: 10.017
• 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 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.449 (lit.)
• bp: 281 °C
• density: 0.948 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: creamy; fruity; peach; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C10H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8-10(11)12-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: IFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544)

Description

General description

γ-Decalactone, the main volatile aroma compound found in peaches, can be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry due to its distinct peach odor. It is also found in strawberries and apricots.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 276.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 136 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves