δ-Nonalactone
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| IUPAC name
6-Butyloxan-2-one
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| Other names
5-Hydroxynonanoic acid lactone
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.977 |
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| Properties | |
| C9H16O2 | |
| Molar mass | 156.225 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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δ-Nonalactone is a chemical compound found in bourbon whiskey.[1]
See also
References
- ^ Poisson, L (July 23, 2008). "Characterization of the most odor-active compounds in an American Bourbon whisky by application of the aroma extract dilution analysis". J Agric Food Chem. 56 (14): 5813–9. doi:10.1021/jf800382m.
