Gamma-octanoic lactone

• CAS: 104-50-7
• Catalog Number: ACM104507
• Category: Other Products
• Molecular Weight: 142.2
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O2
• Synonyms: 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-butyldihydro-;Octano-1,4-lactone;γ-Octalactone;γ-Octanolactone;5-Butyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• IUPAC Name: 5-butyloxolan-2-one
• SMILES: CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
• InChI Key: IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 234ºC
• Flash Point: >110ºC
• Density: 0.981
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Application: Gamma-octanoic lactone, a key synthetic flavoring agent, serves multiple purposes in various industries due to its distinctive peach-like aroma and flavor profile. This stable and slightly yellow liquid is renowned for its fruity, coconut-like scent, making it an essential component in both aroma compositions and heavy blossom perfumes. Naturally occurring in peaches, mangoes, beef, and ham, it also plays a significant role as a fungal and mammalian metabolite. Besides its natural presence, it is prized in food applications, particularly in enhancing the taste of baked goods, candy, and ice cream, with recommended concentrations between 5 to 17 ppm. Its multifunctionality is further underlined by its use as an insect attractant and plant metabolite, highlighting its versatility and importance across various applications.
• EC Number: 203-208-1
• Exact Mass: 142.09900
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Hazard Statements: Xi:Irritant
• H-Bond Acceptor: 2
• H-Bond Donor: 0
• LogP: 1.88220
• MDL Number: MFCD00005402
• PSA: 26.3
• Refractive Index: 1.443-1.445
• Safety Description: S26-S37/39
• Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
• 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
• WGK Germany: 1

Synthetic Use

Upstream Synthesis Route 1

• 4653-08-1

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Reference: [1]Journal of the Chemical Society,1959,p. 440,442

Upstream Synthesis Route 2

• 16424-53-6

• 104-50-7

Reference: [1]Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de l'Academie des Sciences,1958,vol. 247,p. 1016

Downstream Synthesis Route 1

• 104-50-7

• 24535-12-4

Reference: [1]Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan,1956,vol. 29,p. 822

* For details of the synthesis route, please refer to the original source to ensure accuracy.