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: C(CC)C1OC(=O)CC1

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-Heptanolactone

CAS: 105-21-5

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 128.17

Ref: 3B-H0510

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

CAS: 105-21-5

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 128.1690

Ref: IN-DA00HAKA

4-Heptanolide

CAS: 105-21-5

4-Heptanolide

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 128.17g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1011547

γ-Heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂

Molecular weight: 128.17

Ref: 7W-GK0109

γ-Heptalactone

Controlled Product

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

Ref: TR-H281213

γ-heptalactone

CAS: 105-21-5

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 128.1710052

Ref: 10-F689674