W236101

δ-Decalactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): (±)-5-Decanolide, δ-Decanolactone, (±)-δ-Pentyl-δ-valerolactone, (±)-6-Pentyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Hydroxydecanoic acid δ-lactone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₀H₁₈O₂
• CAS Number: 705-86-2
• Molecular Weight: 170.25
• FEMA Number: 2361
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 117520
• EC Number: 211-889-1
• Council of Europe no.: 621
• MDL number: MFCD00006649
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901014
• Flavis number: 10.007
• NACRES: NA.21

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; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.458 (lit.)
• bp: 117-120 °C/0.02 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: −27 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.954 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; creamy; fatty; milk; peach; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1
• InChI: 1S/C10H18O2/c1-2-3-4-6-9-7-5-8-10(11)12-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: GHBSPIPJMLAMEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544)

Description

General description

δ-Decalactone is the main flavor compound found in nonfat dry milk, evaporated and dried whole milk. It is also reported to be responsible for the coconut-like off-flavor in fat-containing dairy products.

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Sherry, white wine, mango, cassava, loganberry and fresh plum.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves