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δ-Dodecalactone

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

(±)-5-Dodecanolide, (±)-δ-Heptyl-δ-valerolactone, (±)-6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid δ-lactone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.30
FEMA Number:
2401
Beilstein:
1282749
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
624
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.008
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.460 (lit.)

bp

140-141 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−12 °C (lit.)

density

0.942 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

butter; cheese; coconut; creamy; oily; peach

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C12H22O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-8-11-9-7-10-12(13)14-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3

InChI key

QRPLZGZHJABGRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

δ-Dodecalactone is a flavor volatile compound mainly found in milk fat.

Application


  • Enantiomeric analysis of γ(δ)-lactones by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography using amylose tris(5-chloro-2-methylphenylcarbamate) as stationary phase.: This study details the enantiomeric analysis of δ-Dodecalactone and other lactones, showcasing advanced chromatographic techniques for separating and analyzing these compounds. The research is pivotal for understanding the stereochemistry and application of lactones in various industries (Zhu et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Blue cheese, heated butter, pork fat, rum, sherry and cheeses.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

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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Volatile flavor compounds of sweetened condensed milk
Shimoda M, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 66(6), 804-807 (2001)
Coconut-Like Flavor Defect of Milk Fat. IV. Demonstration of ?-Dodecalactone in the Steam Distillate from Milk Fat1
Tharp, B. W., & Patton, S.
Journal of Dairy Science, 43(4), 475-479 (1960)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 21, 52-52 (1996)

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