δ-Octalactone
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| Preferred IUPAC name
6-Propyloxan-2-one | |
| Other names
Tetrahydro-6-propyl-2H-pyran-2-one
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.010.747 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H14O2 | |
| Molar mass | 142.198 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Density | 1.002 g/cm3 |
| Boiling point | 238 °C (460 °F; 511 K) |
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-Octalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with a creamy cocoa, coconut, and peach flavor.[1][2][3] Its chemical formula is C8H14O2.[4]
References
- ^ "Substance Name: delta-Octalactone". chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ^ "DELTA-OCTALACTONE". www.femaflavor.org. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ^ "Delta Octalactone". www.aroma-chemical.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- ^ "Substance Name: delta-Octalactone". chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
