gamma-octadecalactone
5-tetradecyloxolan-2-one
Identification
| Name | gamma-octadecalactone |
| CAS Number | 502-26-1 |
| FDA UNII | 8K5N2582AB |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H34 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 282.46738000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J69.814H |
| Beilstein | 0167220 |
| XlogP3 | 7.10 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1998 gamma-octadecalactone |
| FEMA Number | 4446 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 502-26-1 ; GAMMA-OCTADECALACTONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 36.00 to 40.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 374.00 to 375.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000007 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 315.00 °F. TCC ( 157.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.527 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | waxy fatty |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for gamma-octadecalactone usage levels up to | 2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Structure Class | II |
| baked goods | 5.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 5.00000 |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 5.00000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 5.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 5.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 5.00000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
dihydro-5-tetradecyl-2(3H)-furanone
2(3H)-
furanone, dihydro-5-tetradecyl-
4-
hydroxyoctadecanoic acid gamma-lactone
4-
octadecalactone
4-
octadecanolide
gamma-
stearolactone
5-
tetradecyl dihydro-3H-furan-2-one
5-
tetradecyldihydro-3H-furan-2-one
5-
tetradecyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
5-
tetradecyloxolan-2-one
PubMed:
Sensory-directed identification of creaminess-enhancing volatiles and semivolatiles in full-fat cream.
PubMed:
Rhizobialide: a new stearolactone produced by Mesorhizobium sp. CCNWGX022, a rhizobial endophyte from Glycyrrhiza uralensis.