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W278106

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γ-Nonanoic lactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):
Aldehyde C18, Coconut aldehyde
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H16O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.22
FEMA Number:
2781
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
178
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.001
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3

InChI key

OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CYP1A2(1544)

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Sigma-Aldrich

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biological source

synthetic

biological source

-

biological source

synthetic

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

grade

-

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

agency

-

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

assay

≥98%

assay

97%

assay

≥96%

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

refractive index

n20/D 1.413 (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

bp

268-269 °C (lit.)

bp

154 °C (lit.)

General description

γ-Nonanoic lactone is an oak lactone commonly found in wines aged in oak barrels. It is the main flavor component of coconut. γ-Nonanoic lactone is also a potential multi-species attractant lure for grain beetle pests.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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