delta-Hexalactone CAS 823-22-3 is a critical organoleptic agent in the flavor and fragrance industry, where a bulk chemical supplier provides 98% purity to achieve the creamy, coconut-like profiles essential for high-end dairy and confectionery applications. 5-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone serves as a versatile building...
delta-Hexalactone Specifications
CAS Number
823-22-3
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
Molecular Weight
114.14 g/mol
IUPAC Name
6-methyloxan-2-one
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCCC(=O)O1
InChI Key
RZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Number
823-22-3
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
Molecular Weight
114.14 g/mol
IUPAC Name
6-methyloxan-2-one
Canonical SMILES
CC1CCCC(=O)O1
InChI Key
RZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight
114.14 g/mol
Flavoring Agent
A versatile food additive and flavoring substance used to impart creamy, coconut, and fruity notes in dairy products, baked goods, and beverages
Fragrance Ingredient
A perfuming agent utilized in cosmetics and personal care products like lotions and shampoos to provide warm, milky, and floral nuances
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
A functional building block employed in the synthesis of medicinal compounds and drug delivery systems to enhance stability and bioavailability
Polymer Monomer
A biodegradable lactone monomer used in academic and industrial research for the production of environmentally friendly polymers and surfactants.