CAS 105-21-5: γ-Heptalactone

Description: γ-Heptalactone, also known as caprylic lactone, is a cyclic ester with the molecular formula C7H14O2. It is characterized by its pleasant, creamy, and coconut-like odor, making it a valuable compound in the flavor and fragrance industry. This lactone is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and has a relatively low boiling point. γ-Heptalactone is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. It is produced through the cyclization of fatty acids or their derivatives and can also be synthesized via the reaction of heptanoic acid with an alcohol. In addition to its applications in food and cosmetics, γ-heptalactone is also studied for its potential use in pharmaceuticals and as a building block in organic synthesis. Its safety profile indicates low toxicity, but standard precautions should be taken when handling it in concentrated forms.

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O2/c1-2-3-6-4-5-7(8)9-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=VLSVVMPLPMNWBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1OC(CC1)CCC

Synonyms:

• (RS)-γ-Heptalactone
• (±)-4-n-Propylbutyrolactone
• (±)-γ-Heptalactone
• (±)-γ-Propyl-γ-butyrolactone
• 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-propyl-
• 4-Heptanolide
• 4-Hydroxyheptanoic acid gamma-lactone
• 4-Hydroxyheptanoic acid lactone
• 4-Propyl-4-butanolide
• 4-n-Propyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone
• 5-propyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• Dihydro-5-propyl-2(3H)-furanone
• Enanthic acid, γ-hydroxy-, lactone
• Gamma-Heptalactone
• Heptanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, γ-lactone
• NSC 46097
• NSC 46352
• Tetrahydro-5-propyl-2-furanone
• γ-Heptanolactone
• γ-Propiobutyrolactone

γ-Heptanolactone

CAS: 105-21-5

• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Purity: >98.0%(GC)
• Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
• Molecular weight: 128.17

2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-propyl-

CAS: 105-21-5

• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 128.1690

γ-Heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Molecular weight: 128.17

4-Heptanolide

CAS: 105-21-5

• Purity: 98%+
• Molecular weight: 128.17g/mol

γ-Heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

Applications -Heptanolactone, 98.0% (cas# 105-21-5) is a useful research chemical.

• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 128.17

γ-heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

• Purity: 95%
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 128.17100524902344

γ-Heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

Gamma-heptalactone is a cyclic ketone that is found in plants and fruits. It can be …

• Purity: Min. 95%