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γ-Decalactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

γ-Decanolactone, 4-Hydroxydecanoic acid γ-lactone

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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

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)

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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.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

276.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

136 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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