Gamma-Nonanolactone

Name: Gamma-Nonanolactone
SKU: 0

CAS No.: 104-61-0
Molecular Formula: C9H16O2
Molecular weight: 156.22

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product description

Gamma-Nonalactone (5-Pentyloxolan-2-one) is a colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid. It is found in bourbon whiskey, black currant berries, melon, papaya, pineapple, fresh blackberry, etc.1,2 It has a creamy and coconut-like odor.3 It is used as a flavoring agent in food to give coconut flavor. It is also a potential multi-species attractant lure for grain beetle pests.4

Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Boiling point	121-122 °C6 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.976 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor pressure	1.9Pa at 25℃
Refractive index	n20/D1.447(lit.)
FEMA	2781 \| GAMMA-NONALACTONE
Fp	>230 °F
Storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
Solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Hexanes (Slightly)
Color	Colourless
Odor	at 100.00 %. coconut creamy waxy sweet buttery oily
Odor Type	Coconut
Biological source	Synthetic
Water Solubility	9.22g/L(25 ºC)
JECFA Number	229
Stability	Hygroscopic
LogP	2.5 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference	104-61-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-pentyl-(104-61-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone (104-61-0)

Safety Information

Property	Value
Safety descriptions	24/25-22
WGK Germany	1
RTECS number	LU3675000
TSCA	TSCA listed
HS code	29322090
Storage class	10 - Combustible liquids
Hazardous substances data	104-61-0 (Hazardous Substances Data)

Product Usage

Gamma-Nonanolactone, commonly known as "Coconut Aldehyde," is a versatile lactone widely utilized for its creamy, sweet, and coconut-like aroma. Its primary application is in the flavor industry, where it is indispensable for creating coconut, apricot, peach, and vanilla flavor profiles in beverages, baked goods, and dairy products. In the fragrance sector, it serves as a crucial ingredient in perfumes and personal care products (such as sunscreens, lotions, and soaps), providing a warm, tropical, and lactonic nuance. Furthermore, it has specialized industrial applications as a safe additive in food-grade lubricants and as an intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals. In agrochemicals, it is occasionally researched for its potential as a component in pheromone formulations and insect attractants.

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