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W329355

α-Angelica lactone

greener alternative

natural (US), ≥90%, sum of isomers

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid γ-lactone, 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6O2
CAS Number:
591-12-8
Molecular Weight:
98.10
FEMA Number:
3293
NACRES:
NA.21
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
MDL number:
MFCD00005375
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
108394
Organoleptic:
nutty; sweet; tobacco
Grade:
Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural (US)
Biological source:
botanical
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

botanical

Quality Segment

300

grade

Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural (US)

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥90%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.448 (lit.)

bp

55-56 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

mp

13-17 °C (lit.)

density

1.092 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

nutty; sweet; tobacco

SMILES string

CC1=CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C5H6O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h2H,3H2,1H3

InChI key

QOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

154.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

68 °C - closed cup

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