2-decen-1,4-lactone
5-hexylfuran-2(5H)-one
Identification
| Name | 2-decen-1,4-lactone |
| IUPAC | 5-hexyl-5H-furan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 2518-53-8 |
| EINECS | 219-742-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C10 H16 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 168.23592000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J192.003K |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 10.060 2-decen-1,4-lactone |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97600 to 0.98100 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.121 to 8.163 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45700 to 1.46300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 285.00 to 286.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.003000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 238.00 °F. TCC ( 114.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.414 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-decen-1,4-lactone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.037 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | III |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2(5H)-
furanone, 5-hexyl-
5-
hexyl furan-2(5H)-one
5-
hexyl-5H-furan-2-one
5-
hexylfuran-2(5H)-one
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