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γ-Hexalactone

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

γ-Caprolactone, γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
114.14
Beilstein:
6114822
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

refractive index

n20/D 1.437-1.441
n20/D 1.439 (lit.)

bp

219 °C (lit.)

density

1.023 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CCC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-5-3-4-6(7)8-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

γ-Hexalactone is a volatile flavoring compound largely present in food and beverage products, fruits, vegetables, etc.

Application

γ-Hexalactone may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in wine, fruits, biological samples, meat products, and e-cigarette refill solutions by various chromatography techniques.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

208.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

98 °C - closed cup


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