gamma-octalactone
octano-1,4-lactone
Identification
| Name | gamma-octalactone |
| IUPAC | 5-butyloxolan-2-one |
| CAS Number | 104-50-7 |
| EINECS | 203-208-1 |
| FDA UNII | UHD6M52X0K |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.19798000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005402 |
| Nikkaji Number | J69.811C |
| Beilstein | 0111677 |
| CoE Number | 2274 |
| XlogP3 | 1.60 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 226 gamma-octalactone |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 10.022 octano-1,4-lactone |
| FEMA Number | 2796 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 104-50-7 ; GAMMA-OCTALACTONE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97000 to 0.98000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.071 to 8.155 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44300 to 1.44700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 234.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 132.00 to 133.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 8.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.041000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 230.00 °F. TCC ( 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.432 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | 144 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. Sweet, creamy, coconut, milky, soapy, coumarin, fruity, peach and apricot characteristic of coconut Coconut, Creamy, Fatty, Herbaceous sweet creamy dairy fatty oily coconut aromatic sweet creamy coconut Sweet, coconut, waxy, creamy, coumarin, milky, rich
|
| Odor sample from | CA Aromatics Company Inc. |
| Taste Description |
at 10.00 ppm. Characteristic coconut meat with vanilla coumarin notes
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 12 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 4400 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg |
| 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-octalactone usage levels up to | 12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 430.00 (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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