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γ-Nonalactone , 98% , 104-61-0

Synonym(s):
γ-Nonanoic lactone;Aldehyde C18;Aldehyde C18;Coconut aldehyde

CAS NO.:104-61-0

Empirical Formula: C9H16O2

Molecular Weight: 156.22

MDL number: MFCD00005403

EINECS: 203-219-1

Pack Size Price Stock Quantity
25ml RMB24.00 In Stock
100ML RMB77.60 In Stock
500ML RMB280.00 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

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/D 1.447(lit.)
FEMA  2781 | GAMMA-NONALACTONE
Flash point: >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
Water Solubility  9.22g/L(25 ºC)
JECFA Number 229
Stability: Hygroscopic
LogP 2.5 at 25℃

Description and Uses

γ-Nonalactone has a strong odor reminiscent of coconut and a fatty, peculiar taste. May be synthesized by reacting methylacry- late and hexanol in the presence of ditertiarybutyl peroxide; by condensation of undecylenic acid and malonic acid; by lactonizα- tion of nonenoic acid.

In flavor applications, this compound contributes to caramel notes. In fragrance applications, this compound contributes is used in amber, balsam, floral, juniper berry, nutmeg, pine, coconut, maple and oriental notes.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P
Safety Statements  24/25-22
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LU3675000
HS Code  29322090

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