Name | Delta Decalactone |
Synonyms | δ-Caprinolactone Delta Decalactone AMYL-DELTA-VALEROLACTONE 5-Hydroxydecanoic acid lactone 5-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID BETA1 LACTONE 5-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID DELTA-LACTONE (6S)-6α-Pentyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one |
CAS | 705-86-2 |
EINECS | 211-889-1 |
InChIKey | GHBSPIPJMLAMEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C10H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 170.25 |
Density | 0.954 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -27 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 117-120 °C/0.02 mmHg (lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | 0°(neat) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 232 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water (4 mg/ml at 28°C), alcohols, and propylene glycol. |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 0.63Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Oil |
Specific Gravity | 0.9720.954 |
Color | Clear Colourless |
BRN | 117520 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.458(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid, coconut-like aroma, cream aroma at low concentration. Boiling point of 281 degrees C, the relative density of 0.95. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, propylene glycol and vegetable oil. Natural products are found in fruits such as coconut and raspberry. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | UQ1355000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29322090 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
FEMA | 2361 | DELTA-DECALACTONE |
LogP | 3.016 at 25℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
overview | butyl decanolactone, also known as δ-decanolactone, has strong and long-lasting cream fragrance characteristics, is an important raw material for preparing milk and cream essence, and is also widely used to mix coconut, strawberry, peach and other spices. Decinolactone is widely used in margarine, ice cream, soft drinks, candy, baked goods and seasonings, and the market demand is large. |
traits | colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid. |
Properties | Soluble in alcohol, vegetable oil and propylene glycol; Insoluble in water, contact with water will produce hydrolysis reaction, and may also produce polymerization reaction. |
use | butyl decanolactone is used for edible essence, high-grade edible flavor, daily essence and other functional additives. GB 2760-96 stipulates edible spices that are allowed to be used. Mainly used to prepare margarine, dairy, peach and coconut flavors. It is mainly used to make edible flavors, and can be used for soft drinks, ice cream, candy, milk, dairy products, biscuits, condiments and baked goods |
application | in daily chemical essence, it is widely used in all kinds of creamy flavor and has good fragrance fixing effect in typical household products. (Food specifications only) In food essence, it can be applied to various fruit flavor, mango, apricot flavor, cream chocolate and dairy products, and can replace coumarin. |
content analysis | gas chromatography analysis with non-polar column according to GT-10-4. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 5.0; Cold drink 10; Candy 0.25~5.0; Baked food 0.25~8.0; Decorative layer 5.0. FDA § 166.110, margarine 10 mg/kg. FDA § 172.515, Moderate Limit (2000). |
production method | it is cyclized with decanoic acid as raw material in the presence of sulfuric acid. |