4-Nonanolide

CAS Number: 104-61-0

Molecular Formula: C9H16O2

About 4-Nonanolide

4-Nonanolide (CAS 104-61-0) is a high-demand API intermediate and a foundational lactone building block for bioactive molecules, available as a 98% purity fine chemical for the industrial flavor and fragrance market. Gamma-Nonalactone, a primary coconut aroma compound, is driving growth in custom synthesis services as ...

4-Nonanolide Specifications

CAS Number

104-61-0

Molecular Formula

C9H16O2

Molecular Weight

156.22 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-pentyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

104-61-0

Molecular Formula

C9H16O2

Molecular Weight

156.22 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-pentyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

156.22 g/mol

Flavoring Agent

A critical flavoring substance used to impart a creamy, coconut-like aroma and taste to food products including baked goods, dairy items, and tropical fruit complexes

Fragrance Ingredient

A versatile aroma compound utilized in the production of fine fragrances, personal care products, and household items to provide sweet, tenacious coconut notes

Organic Synthesis Building Block

A functionalized gamma-lactone used as a starting material or intermediate in chemical research and the development of more complex bioactive molecules

Reference Material

A high-purity analytical standard employed in chromatography and mass spectrometry for the identification and quantification of volatile compounds in complex mixtures.