Identification

Namelilac lactone
IUPAC5-ethenyl-5-methyloxolan-2-one
CAS Number1073-11-6
EINECS214-024-6
FDA UNIIS2GF56OA97
Molecular FormulaC7 H10 O2
Molecular Weight126.15510000
Nikkaji NumberJ109.966C

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1157 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone
DG SANTE Food Flavourings10.070 4-methyl-5-hexen-1,4-olide
FEMA Number4051
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1073-11-6 ; 4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-5-HEXENOIC ACID GAMMA LACTONE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.01500 to 1.02500 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.456 to 8.539
Refractive Index 1.45700 to 1.46200 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 219.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.244000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 166.00 °F. TCC ( 74.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.463 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength low
Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for lilac lactone usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)2.20 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)3.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods100.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)50.00000
beverages(alcoholic)50.00000
breakfast cereal100.00000
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy75.00000
fruit ices50.00000
gelatins / puddings50.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy100.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products50.00000
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy75.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR floral

Natural Occurrence

daphne mezereum jasminum sambac macrozamia moorei syringa oblata var. alba

Synonyms

dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinyl furan-2(3H)-one dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinyl-2(3H)-furanone dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinylfuran-2(3H)-one 5- ethenyl dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone 5- ethenyl-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one 5- ethenyl-5-methyloxolan-2-one 2(3H)- furanone, 5-ethenyldihydro-5-methyl- 2(3H)- furanone, dihydro-5-methyl-5-vinyl- 4- hydroxy-4-methyl-5-hexenoic acid gamma lactone lavender lactone 4- methyl-4-vinyl-1,4-butanolide methyl-5-ethenyl dihydro-5-2(3H)-furanone 4- methyl-5-hexen-1,4-olide 5- methyl-5-vinyl dihydrofuran-2-one 5- methyl-5-vinyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one 5- methyl-5-vinyltetrahydro-2-furanone Try the PubMed Search.