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γ-Octalactone , 99% , 104-50-7

Synonym(s):
4-Hydroxy octanoic acid;Octano-1,4-lactone

CAS NO.:104-50-7

Empirical Formula: C8H14O2

Molecular Weight: 142.2

MDL number: MFCD00005402

EINECS: 203-208-1

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25ML RMB47.20 In Stock
100ML RMB156.80 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 91 °C(Solv: ethanol (64-17-5))
Boiling point: 234 °C(lit.)
Density  0.981 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  1hPa at 20℃
FEMA  2796 | GAMMA-OCTALACTONE
refractive index  n20/D 1.444(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor coconut odor
Odor Type coconut
Water Solubility  5.6-8.096g/L at 20℃
JECFA Number 226
InChIKey IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.5-1.89 at 20-25℃

Description and Uses

y-Octalactone has a strong, fruity odor reminiscent of coconut with a very sweet taste. This substance may be prepared synthetically from epoxy-1,2-hexane and sodio-malonic ester; after saponification the oxyacid is extracted with ether and is lactonized.

(Gamma)-Octalactone is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to slightly yellow liquid of peach odor. It should be stored in glass or tin containers. It is used in flavors for peach with applications in baked goods, candy, and ice cream at 5–17 ppm.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H303-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P280a-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P405-P501a
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  38
Safety Statements  26-37/39-36/37/39
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LU3562000
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29322090
Toxicity LD50 orl-rat: 4400 mg/kg FCTXAV 14,821,76

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