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Sigma-Aldrich

γ-Nonanoic lactone

greener alternative

natural, 98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Aldehyde C18, Coconut aldehyde

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H16O2
CAS Number:
104-61-0
Molecular Weight:
156.22
FEMA Number:
2781
EC Number:
203-219-1
MDL number:
MFCD00005403
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830530
Flavis number:
10.001
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

300

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

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 1.447 (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.976 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; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3

InChI key

OALYTRUKMRCXNH-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 products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Application

In flavor applications, this compound contributes to caramel notes. In fragrance applications, this compound contributes is used in amber, balsam, floral, juniper berry, nutmeg, pine, coconut, maple and oriental notes.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

258.8 °F

Flash Point(C)

126 °C

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Raw Material Bulletin
Perfumer & Flavorist, 39(3), 18-18 (2014)

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