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γ-Octalactone

γ-Octalactone structure

CAS No:
104-50-7
Formula:
C8H14O2
Chemical Name:
γ-Octalactone
Synonyms:
2(3H)-Furanone,5-butyldihydro-;Octanoic acid,4-hydroxy-,γ-lactone;Octanoic acid,4-hydroxy-,lactone;Caprylic acid,γ-hydroxy-,lactone;5-Butyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone;γ-Octalactone;γ-Butyl-γ-butyrolactone;γ-Butylbutyrolactone;4-Butyl-γ-butyrolactone;4-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone;γ-Octanolactone;4-Octanolide;5-Butyl-1-oxacyclopentan-2-one;5-Butyltetrahydro-2-furanone;(±)-4-n-Butylbutyrolactone;(RS)-γ-Octalactone;(±)-γ-Octalactone;NSC 24270;NSC 26509;γ-Caprylolactone;57084-15-8
Categories:
Cosmetic Ingredient > Perfuming

Description

colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a sweet, coconut, fruity odour

Gamma-octalactone is a gamma-lactone that is oxolan-2-one substituted by a butyl group at position 5. It is a volatile compound found in peaches, mangoes, beef and ham. It has a role as a fungal metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a mammalian metabolite, an insect attractant, a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is a gamma-lactone, a tetrahydrofuranone and a volatile organic compound.

γ-Octalactone Basic Attributes

Molecular Weight：

142.2

Exact Mass：

142.20

EC Number：

203-208-1

NSC Number：

26509|24270

DSSTox ID：

DTXSID1047609

Characteristics

PSA：

26.3

XLogP3：

1.6

Appearance：

Clear colorless Liquid

Density：

0.9796 g/cm³ @ Temp: 19 °C

Melting Point：

91 °C @ Solvent: Ethanol

Boiling Point：

132-133 °C @ Press: 20 Torr

Flash Point：

>230 °F

Refractive Index：

1.441

Water Solubility：

soluble in alcohol and slightly soluble in water

Storage Conditions：

Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Vapor Pressure：

0.0408mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

Transport codes：

NONH for all modes of transport

wgk germany：

hazard class code：

safety instructions：

26-37/39-36/37/39

RTECS Number：

LU3562000

Marks：

Stability/Shelf Life：

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Precautionary statement(s)：

P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362

Hazard Statements：

H315

GHS Classification：

Not Classified

Drug Information

MeSH Entry Terms：

(R)-4-octanolide

γ-Octalactone Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is formed by reacting 1, 2-epoxyhexane with sodium malonate, then saponification and lactonization.

Uses

Suitable for heavy floral fragrances such as gardenia, tuberose, hyacinth and even lily fragrance. Can also be used as a modifier or coumarin substitute, used in the fragrance of incense, lavender and herbs. It can also be used in coconut, nut, cream, vanilla bean, cheese caramel, rum and other food flavors.

Production

< 25,000 lb

Manufacturing Info：

2(3H)-Furanone, 5-butyldihydro-: ACTIVE

Use Classification：

EPA Safer Chemical Functional Use Classes -> Fragrances|Safer Chemical Classes -> Green half-circle - The chemical is expected to be of low concern|Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index|Fatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty esters [FA07] -> Lactones [FA0704]

Food Additive Classes：

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:142.20
XLogP3:1.6
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:3
Exact Mass:142.099379685
Monoisotopic Mass:142.099379685
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:10
Complexity:120
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Material

1-Hexene

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