Gamma Octalactone Cas 104-50-7

Gamma-octalactone is a gamma-lactone that is an oxolan-2-one substituted by a butyl group at position 5. It is a volatile compound found in peaches, mangoes, beef, and ham. It has roles as a fungal metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a mammalian metabolite, an insect attractant, a plant metabolite, and a flavoring agent. It is a gamma-lactone, a tetrahydrofuranone, and a volatile organic compound. It is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a peach odor. It should be stored in glass or tin containers. It is used in flavors like peach, with applications in baked goods, candy, and ice cream at 5–17 ppm.

Gamma-octalactone is also known as Gamma-Octanoic lactone or 4-Octanolide . y-Octalactone has a strong, fruity odor reminiscent of coconut and a very sweet taste. This substance may be prepared synthetically from epoxy-1,2-hexane and sodio-malonic ester; after saponification, the oxyacid is extracted with ether and lactonized. Gamma-Octanoic lactone occurs as an aroma constituent in many processed and unprocessed foods. It is a pale yellow liquid with a fruity or coconut-like odor and is used both in aroma compositions and in heavy blossom perfumes.

Premium-quality Gamma-octalactone with a clear, colorless liquid appearance, Odowell Gamma-octalactone with high quality in stock and a free Sample for testing Production capacity: 200 Tons annually, manufacturing for European countries and the American market.