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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 serves as a vital high purity fine chemical in the flavor and fragrance industry, where a minimum 98% purity is required to achieve the characteristic creamy and sweet organoleptic profiles used in premium food formulations. This 4-hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone is increasingly sought after...

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 (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

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

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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