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γ-Hexalactone

γ-Hexalactone

CAS Number: 0695-06-07

Molecular Formula: C6H10O2

About γ-Hexalactone

Gamma-Hexalactone (CAS 695-06-7) is a critical aromachemical favored by US-based flavor houses for its characteristic sweet, herbaceous, and tobacco-like profile, driving its integration into complex flavor systems where high purity fine chemicals are essential for consistent sensory profiles. Caproic lactone serves as...

γ-Hexalactone Specifications

CAS Number

0695-06-07

Molecular Formula

C6H10O2

Molecular Weight

114.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-ethyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

0695-06-07

Molecular Formula

C6H10O2

Molecular Weight

114.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

5-ethyloxolan-2-one

Canonical SMILES

CCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI Key

JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

114.14 g/mol

Flavoring Agent

A versatile lactone used in the food and beverage industry to provide a creamy, coconut-like aroma and a rich, buttery taste in products such as dairy, confectionery, and fruit-based formulations

Fragrance Ingredient

A key aromatic compound utilized in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products to impart sweet, herbaceous, and milky notes

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A functional building block employed in the synthesis of various medicinal compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients

Polymer Monomer

A chemical precursor used in the development of biodegradable polymers and sustainable materials for environmental applications

Organic Synthesis Reagent

A stable model compound used in academic and industrial research to study reaction mechanisms and synthesize complex organic molecules.

γ-Hexalactone FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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TSCA status*

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California Prop 65*

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