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Product Name: |
delta-Hexalactone |
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Synonyms: |
<;2H-Pyran-2-one, 6-methyl, tetrahydro;2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-methyl-;5-hexanolide;6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one;delta>;-Hexalactone;Hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, delta-lactone |
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CAS: |
823-22-3 |
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MF: |
C6H10O2 |
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MW: |
114.14 |
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EINECS: |
212-511-8 |
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Product Categories: |
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Mol File: |
823-22-3.mol |
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Melting point |
18°C |
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Boiling point |
110-112 °C15 mm Hg(lit.) |
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density |
1.037 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
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FEMA |
3167 | DELTA-HEXALACTONE |
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refractive index |
n20/D 1.452(lit.) |
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Fp |
225 °F |
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storage temp. |
-20°C |
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form |
lyophilized powder |
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Specific Gravity |
1.04 |
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Water Solubility |
Immiscible with water. |
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JECFA Number |
224 |
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BRN |
80501 |
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CAS DataBase Reference |
823-22-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
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NIST Chemistry Reference |
2H-pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-methyl-(823-22-3) |
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Safety Statements |
22-24/25 |
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WGK Germany |
2 |
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Description |
Synthesis: By oxidation of 1-substituted cycloalkanes. |
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Chemical Properties |
δ-Hexalactone is a relatively weak-flavored chemical. The odor is described as coumarinic with coconut, cream and chocolate notes. |
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Occurrence |
Reported found in coconut oil, heated milk fat, butter oil, papaya, raspberry, strawberry fruit and jam, blue cheeses, yogurt, chicken fat, cured pork, green tea, plum, mango, wood apple, soursop and babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn) |
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Preparation |
By oxidation of 1-substituted cycloalkanes. |
