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W278106

γ-Nonanoic lactone

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Aldehyde C18, Coconut aldehyde

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H16O2
CAS Number:
104-61-0
Molecular Weight:
156.22
FEMA Number:
2781
Council of Europe no.:
178
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901323
Flavis number:
10.001
EC Number:
203-219-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00005403
Organoleptic:
coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 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)

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.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

258.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

126 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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

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