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Gamma-Nonanolactone

Gamma-Nonanolactone

Basic Information

CAS No.: 104-61-0
Molecular Formula: C9H16O2
Molecular weight: 156.22

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Product Details

Gamma-Nonalactone (5-Pentyloxolan-2-one) is a colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid. It is found in bourbon whiskey, black currant berries, melon, papaya, pineapple, fresh blackberry, etc.1,2 It has a creamy and coconut-like odor.3 It is used as a flavoring agent in food to give coconut flavor. It is also a potential multi-species attractant lure for grain beetle pests.4


Chemical Properties
PropertyValue

Boiling point

121-122 °C6 mm Hg(lit.)

Density

0.976 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Vapor pressure

1.9Pa at 25℃

Refractive index

n20/D1.447(lit.)

FEMA

2781 | GAMMA-NONALACTONE

Fp

>230 °F

Storage temp.

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

Solubility

Chloroform (Sparingly), Hexanes (Slightly)

Color

Colourless

Odor

at 100.00 %. coconut creamy waxy sweet buttery oily

Odor Type

Coconut

Biological source

Synthetic

Water Solubility

9.22g/L(25 ºC)

JECFA Number

229

Stability

Hygroscopic

LogP

2.5 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

104-61-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-pentyl-(104-61-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone (104-61-0)


Safety Information

PropertyValue
Safety descriptions24/25-22
WGK Germany1
RTECS numberLU3675000
TSCATSCA listed
HS code29322090
Storage class10 - Combustible liquids
Hazardous substances data104-61-0 (Hazardous Substances Data)


Product Usage

Gamma-Nonanolactone, commonly known as "Coconut Aldehyde," is a versatile lactone widely utilized for its creamy, sweet, and coconut-like aroma. Its primary application is in the flavor industry, where it is indispensable for creating coconut, apricot, peach, and vanilla flavor profiles in beverages, baked goods, and dairy products. In the fragrance sector, it serves as a crucial ingredient in perfumes and personal care products (such as sunscreens, lotions, and soaps), providing a warm, tropical, and lactonic nuance. Furthermore, it has specialized industrial applications as a safe additive in food-grade lubricants and as an intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals. In agrochemicals, it is occasionally researched for its potential as a component in pheromone formulations and insect attractants.

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