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W278106

Sigma-Aldrich

γ-Nonanoic lactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Aldehyde C18, Coconut aldehyde

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H16O2
CAS Number:
104-61-0
Molecular Weight:
156.22
FEMA Number:
2781
EC Number:
203-219-1
Council of Europe no.:
178
MDL number:
MFCD00005403
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901323
Flavis number:
10.001
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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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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)

258.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

126 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

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Progress towards a multi-species lure: identification of components of food volatiles as attractants for three storage beetles.
Collins LE, et al.
Journal of Stored Products Research, 43(1), 53-63 (2007)
Determination of volatile oak compounds in aged wines by multiple headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography?mass spectrometry (MHS-SPME?GC?MS).
Carrillo JD & Tena MT.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 385(5), 937-943 (2006)
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Journal of medicinal chemistry, 48(11), 3808-3815 (2005-05-27)
The purpose of this study was to determine the cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) inhibition potencies of structurally diverse compounds to create a comprehensive three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) model of CYP1A2 inhibitors and to use this model to predict the

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