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W278140

γ-Nonanoic lactone

greener alternative

natural, 98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Aldehyde C18, Coconut aldehyde

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H16O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
156.22
FEMA Number:
2781
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.001
EC Number:
203-219-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

refractive index

n20/D 1.447 (lit.)

bp

121-122 °C/6 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.976 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

organoleptic

coconut; creamy; fatty; oily; buttery; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3

InChI key

OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”.

Application

In flavor applications, this compound contributes to caramel notes. In fragrance applications, this compound contributes is used in amber, balsam, floral, juniper berry, nutmeg, pine, coconut, maple and oriental notes.


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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

258.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

126 °C - closed cup



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Raw Material Bulletin
Perfumer & Flavorist, 39(3), 18-18 (2014)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W278140-1KG-K04061834365709
W278140-100G-K04061838249081
W278140-5KG-K04061834396970
W278140-SAMPLE-K04061834355687