W329304

α-Angelica lactone

98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid γ-lactone, 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 591-12-8
• Molecular Weight: 98.10
• FEMA Number: 3293
• Beilstein: 108394
• EC Number: 209-701-8
• Council of Europe no.: 731
• MDL number: MFCD00005375
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901616
• Flavis number: 10.012

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: 98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.448 (lit.)
• bp: 55-56 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 13-17 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.092 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: coconut; oily; sweet
• SMILES string: CC1=CCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C5H6O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h2H,3H2,1H3
• InChI key: QOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

α-Angelica lactone, a cyclic lactone that occurs naturally in tobacco, is generally used in tobacco flavoring.

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 154.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 68 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves