Γ-Decalactone

γ-Decalactone
Names
	IUPAC name 5-Hexyloxolan-2-one
	Other names 4-Decanolide; 5-Hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
Identifiers
CAS Number	706-14-9 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:145740;
ChemSpider	12285;
ECHA InfoCard	100.010.813
PubChem CID	12813;
UNII	7HLS05KP9O ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID4022109 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8-10(11)12-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 Key: IFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
	SMILES CCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Molar mass	170.252 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Boiling point	281 °C (538 °F; 554 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). (what is ?) Infobox references

gamma-Decalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₈O₂.^[1] It has an intense-peach flavor. It is present naturally in many fruits and fermented products. It is particularly important in the formulation of peach, apricot, and strawberry flavors. It is used as a flavoring for beverages, personal care, pharmaceutical and household goods, as well as a food additive.^[2]

References

^ Pubchem. "gamma-Decalactone | C10H18O2 - PubChem". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
^ "Gamma-Decalactone". www.worldofchemicals.com. Retrieved 2016-09-06.

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