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δ-Dodecalactone

≥97%, FG

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Synonym(s):
(±)-5-Dodecanolide, (±)-δ-Heptyl-δ-valerolactone, (±)-6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, 5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid δ-lactone
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
198.30
FEMA Number:
2401
Beilstein:
1282749
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
624
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.008
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.460 (lit.)

bp

140-141 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−12 °C (lit.)

density

0.942 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

butter; cheese; coconut; creamy; oily; peach

SMILES string

CCCCCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C12H22O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-8-11-9-7-10-12(13)14-11/h11H,2-10H2,1H3

InChI key

QRPLZGZHJABGRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

δ-Dodecalactone is a flavor volatile compound mainly found in milk fat.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Blue cheese, heated butter, pork fat, rum, sherry and cheeses.

Pictograms

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Coconut-Like Flavor Defect of Milk Fat. IV. Demonstration of ?-Dodecalactone in the Steam Distillate from Milk Fat1
Tharp, B. W., & Patton, S.
Journal of Dairy Science, 43(4), 475-479 (1960)
Volatile flavor compounds of sweetened condensed milk
Shimoda M, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 66(6), 804-807 (2001)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 21, 52-52 (1996)

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