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W279617

γ-Octalactone

greener alternative

natural, ≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

γ-Octanoic lactone, 4-Hydroxy octanoic acid, Octano-1,4-lactone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H14O2
CAS Number:
104-50-7
Molecular Weight:
142.20
FEMA Number:
2796
Council of Europe no.:
2274c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901332
Flavis number:
10.022
EC Number:
203-208-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00005402
Organoleptic:
coconut; creamy; peach; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

assay

≥97%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.444 (lit.)

bp

234 °C (lit.)

density

0.981 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

greener alternative category

Aligned,

organoleptic

coconut; creamy; peach; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-3-4-7-5-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key

IPBFYZQJXZJBFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

γ--Octalactone is one of the flavor constituents of peaches, oranges and sweet fortified wines.
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Application


  • Effect of osmotic dehydration combined with vacuum freeze-drying treatment on characteristic aroma components of peach slices.: This study explores the impact of combined osmotic dehydration and vacuum freeze-drying on the aroma components of peach slices. γ-Octalactone was identified as a key compound contributing to the enhanced aroma profile, providing insights into improving the sensory qualities of dehydrated fruits (Wang et al., 2024).

  • The Application of Synthetic Flavors in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Rearing with Emphasis on Attractive Ones: Effects on Fish Development, Welfare, and Appetite.: This research investigates the use of synthetic flavors, including γ-Octalactone, in zebrafish rearing. The study found that γ-Octalactone significantly improved fish development, welfare, and appetite, highlighting its potential in aquaculture applications (Conti et al., 2023).


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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBQ4624
SHBP9584
SHBP3107
STBK1932
STBJ1359

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Volatile components of peach.
Jennings WG & Sevenants MR.
Journal of Food Science, 29(6), 796-801 (1964)
Identification of aroma active compounds in orange essence oil using gas chromatography?olfactometry and gas chromatography?mass spectrometry.
Hognadottir A & Rouseff RL.
Journal of Chromatography A, 998(1), 201-211 (2003)
I Cutzach et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 47(7), 2837-2846 (1999-12-20)
Sweet fortified wines, traditionally aged under strong oxidation conditions, have a characteristic aroma. An experimental laboratory study investigated the aging of red and white sweet fortified wines under various conditions. The formation of various molecules, previously identified as characteristic of

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W279617-1KG-K04061837516795
W279617-100G-K04061838181114
W279617-SAMPLE-K04061838192172