| CAS No.: | 695-06-7 |
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| Formula: | C6h10o2 |
| EINECS: | 211-778-8 |
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Gamma Hexalactone is colorless liquid. Boiling point 220 °c, soluble in ethanol and oil. It has a mild and powerful coumarin-like aroma with herb flavor, and a coumarin-like and caramel-like taste.
Synonyms: NSC 24255; NSC 134769; γ-Hexanolide; γ-Hexalactone; hexan-4-olide; γ-Caprolactone; 6-Caprolactone; r-Hexyl Lactone; γ-Hexanolactone; (±)-γ-Hexalactone; gamma-Caprolactone; (RS)-γ-Hexalactone; gamma-Hexanolactone; γ-Ethylbutyrolactone; 4-Ethyl-4-butanolide; γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone; (±)-4-Ethylbutyrolactone; (±)-γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone; 5-Ethyltetrahydro-2-furanone; 5-Ethyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone; 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-ethyldihydro-; Caproic acid, γ-hydroxy-, lactone; Hexanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, lactone; Hexanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, γ-lactone; gamma-Hexalactone~gamma-Hexanolactone; 5-ethyloxolan-2-one
| Melting point | -18°C |
| Boiling point | 219 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 2.4hPa at 20ºC |
| FEMA | 2556 | GAMMA-HEXALACTONE |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.439(lit.) |
| Fp | 209 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Used as a modifier for coumarin.
For permitted spices. It is mainly used to prepare flavors such as coconut, cream, honey, vanilla beans, fruits and tobacco.
Packaging Detail: 200 kg iron drum or as the request of customer.
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