delta-hexalactone
hexano-1,5-lactone
Identification
| Name | delta-hexalactone |
| IUPAC | 6-methyloxan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 823-22-3 |
| EINECS | 212-511-8 |
| FDA UNII | C8456O4551 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14410000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00083574 |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.474H |
| CoE Number | 641 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 224 delta-hexalactone |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 10.010 hexano-1,5-lactone |
| FEMA Number | 3167 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 823-22-3 ; DELTA-HEXALACTONE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.04700 to 1.05300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.722 to 8.772 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44900 to 1.45300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 31.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 110.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg, 59.00 to 60.00 °C. @ 0.04 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.145000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 225.00 °F. TCC ( 107.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.431 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description |
creamy spicy coconut Nice caramelic coumarinic spicy and coconut notes
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Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | gavage-rat LD50 13020 mg/kg |
| 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 delta-hexalactone usage levels up to | 4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 320.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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