gamma-Decalactone

γ-Decalactone

Names
IUPAC name 5-Hexyloxolan-2-one
Other names 4-Decanolide; 5-Hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
Identifiers
CAS Number	706-14-9
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
PubChem	12813
InChI Key: IFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8-10(11)12-9/h9H,2-8H2,1H3 Key: IFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Molar mass	170.25 g·mol−1
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Boiling point	281 °C (538 °F; 554 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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gamma-Decalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₈O₂.^[1] It has an intense-peach flavor. It is present naturally in many fruits and fermented products. It is particularly important in the formulation of peach, apricot, and strawberry flavors. It is used as a flavoring for beverages, personal care, pharmaceutical and household goods, as well as a food additive.^[2]

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