epsilon-Dodecalactone

CAS Number: 16429-21-3

Molecular Formula: C12H22O2

About epsilon-Dodecalactone

7-Hexyloxepan-2-one (CAS 16429-21-3) is increasingly sought after by United States flavor and fragrance houses as a key high purity fine chemical for developing sophisticated peach and tropical fruit profiles, especially as market trends shift toward bio-based aromachemicals and sustainable sourcing. Epsilon-Dodecalact...

epsilon-Dodecalactone Specifications

CAS Number

16429-21-3

Molecular Formula

C12H22O2

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

IUPAC Name

7-hexyloxepan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCC1CCCCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

FRTMRFCNTDDSOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

16429-21-3

Molecular Formula

C12H22O2

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

IUPAC Name

7-hexyloxepan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCCCCCC1CCCCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

FRTMRFCNTDDSOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

198.30 g/mol

Fragrance Ingredient

A versatile aroma chemical with a fruity, coconut-like note used in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products like creams, lotions, and shampoos, often functioning as a fixative

Flavoring Agent

A food-grade additive used as a flavor enhancer or adjuvant in various applications including gelatins, puddings, gravies, hard candy, and dairy imitations, characterized by a sweet, creamy, and nutty odor profile

Chemical Intermediate

A functional monomer used in polymer science for the synthesis of renewable, degradable, and thermoresistant copolymers, particularly to improve the toughness and flexibility of poly(L-lactide) materials.