CAS 695-06-7 γ-Hexanolactone - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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γ-Hexanolactone

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Catalog Number

ACM695067

CAS Number

695-06-7

Product Name

γ-Hexanolactone

Structure

Category

Monomers

Description

Liquid;Liquid;colourless to pale yellow liquid with a herbaceous, sweet odour

IUPAC Name

5-ethyloxolan-2-one

Molecular Weight

114.14g/mol

Molecular Formula

C6H10O2

Canonical SMILES

CCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-5-3-4-6(7)8-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI Key

JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

215.5 °C

Melting Point

-18.0 °C;-18 °C;-18°C

Density

1.020-1.025

Solubility

1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol)

Application

γ-Hexanolactone is a versatile ingredient known for its warm, herbaceous, and sweet aroma, as well as its coumarin-caramel-like flavor. It finds application in both the perfume and flavor industries due to its potent and creamy sweetness. In perfumes, it acts as a modifier for Coumarin in Lavender, Fougere, and other mossy-scented compositions, complementing Oakmoss notes. In the flavor industry, γ-Hexanolactone is utilized to enhance imitation Butter, Honey, Vanilla, Caramel, and various fruit and tobacco flavorings, often in conjunction with Vanillin to boost vanilla and cream-like tastes. The typical concentration ranges from 0.1 ppm to 20 ppm in finished products, with higher usage in ice creams, reaching up to 60 to 90 ppm. Its versatility and effectiveness make γ-Hexanolactone a valuable component in creating rich and harmonious flavor profiles.

Complexity

98.7

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

211-778-8

Exact Mass

114.06808g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

4-hexanolide

Monoisotopic Mass