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Sigma-Aldrich

γ-Dodecalactone

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FG

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Synonym(s):
(±)-4-Dodecanolide, (±)-γ-Octyl-γ-butyrolactone, (±)-Dihydro-5-octyl-2(3H)-furanone
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H22O2
CAS Number:
2305-05-7
Molecular Weight:
198.30
FEMA Number:
2400
Beilstein:
126680
EC Number:
218-971-6
Council of Europe no.:
2240
MDL number:
MFCD00036499
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830481
Flavis number:
10.019
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Cocos nucifera

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher
natural

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

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

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

bp

130-132 °C/1.5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

17-18 °C (lit.)

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

tree nuts

greener alternative category

Aligned

Organoleptic

creamy; dairy; fatty; fruity; waxy; peach

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

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

InChI key

WGPCZPLRVAWXPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased product, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Other Notes

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

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

228.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

109 °C

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