γ-Dodecalactone

CAS Number: 148110

Molecular Formula: C12H22O2

About γ-Dodecalactone

Gamma-Dodecalactone (CAS 2305-05-7) serves as a critical high purity fine chemical for the US flavor and fragrance sector, where its fatty, peach-like profile is essential for formulating premium dairy and fruit-based aromachemicals at a standard 98% purity. 6-Heptyltetrahydrofuran-2-one is increasingly integrated into...

γ-Dodecalactone Specifications

CAS Number

148110

Molecular Formula

C12H22O2

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-octyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

WGPCZPLRVAWXPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

148110

Molecular Formula

C12H22O2

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-octyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

WGPCZPLRVAWXPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

Flavor Ingredient

A versatile aroma chemical used at levels ranging from 10 to 6000 ppm to impart rich, creamy, and buttery notes in dairy products, fruits like peach and apricot, and savory applications like beef or pork

Fragrance Ingredient

A highly substantive lactone employed in fine fragrances, soaps, and detergents to provide a milky-coconut signature and to soften harsh metallic or aldehydic notes

Cosmetic Component

A functional ingredient used in lotions and shampoos for its pleasant fruity-creamy scent and potential emollient or conditioning benefits

Chemical Intermediate

A building block used in polymer science for ring-opening polymerization to create specialty polyesters and in the synthesis of bioactive compounds or biodegradable materials.