CAS 695-06-7

γ-Hexalactone

Description:

γ-Hexalactone, also known as caproic lactone, is a cyclic ester with the chemical formula C6H10O2. It is characterized by its pleasant, creamy, and coconut-like odor, making it a compound of interest in the flavor and fragrance industries. This lactone is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, but has limited solubility in water. γ-Hexalactone is produced through the cyclization of caproic acid and can also be synthesized via the reaction of hexanoic acid with various catalysts. It is used not only as a flavoring agent but also in the production of various polymers and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Additionally, it exhibits low toxicity, which contributes to its safety profile in food applications. Its unique properties and versatility make γ-Hexalactone a valuable compound in both industrial and culinary contexts.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

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

InChI key: InChIKey=JBFHTYHTHYHCDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)C1OC(=O)CC1

Synonyms:

• (5R)-5-ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• (5S)-5-ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
• (RS)-γ-Hexalactone
• (±)-4-Ethylbutyrolactone
• (±)-γ-Ethyl-γ-butyrolactone
• (±)-γ-Hexalactone
• 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-ethyldihydro-
• 4-Ethyl-4-butanolide
• 4-Hexanolide
• 4-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone
• 5-Ethyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
• 5-Ethyltetrahydro-2-furanone
• 6-Caprolactone
• Caproic acid, γ-hydroxy-, lactone
• Hexan-4-Olide
• Hexanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, lactone
• Hexanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, γ-lactone
• NSC 134769
• NSC 24255
• gamma-Caprolactone
• gamma-Hexalactone~gamma-Hexanolactone
• gamma-Hexanolactone
• r-Hexyl Lactone
• γ-Caprolactone
• γ-Ethylbutyrolactone
• γ-Hexanolactone

γ-Hexanolactone

CAS: 695-06-7

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 114.14

Ref: 3B-H0514

γ-Hexanolactone, 98%

CAS: 695-06-7

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Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear colorless

Molecular weight: 114.15

Ref: 02-A19642

γ-Caprolactone

CAS: 695-06-7

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 114.1424

Ref: IN-DA003LGW

γ-Hexalactone

CAS: 695-06-7

γ-Hexalactone

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 114.14g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP19290

γ-Caprolactone

CAS: 695-06-7

γ-Caprolactone

Purity: 98%

Ref: 54-OR6050

γ-Caprolactone

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Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: (GC) ≥ 97.0%

Color and Shape: Clear, colourless liquid

Molecular weight: 114.15

Ref: 7W-GL3882

γ-Hexalactone

CAS: 695-06-7

Gamma-Hexalactone (γ-caprolactone) is a gamma lactone found in ripe fruit. It causes DNA damage and can be used as a substrate for paraoxonase 1 (PON1).

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97.37%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 114.14

Ref: TM-T8098

5-Ethyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

CAS: 695-06-7

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: No data available.

Molecular weight: 114.144

Ref: 10-F324734

γ-Caprolactone

CAS: 695-06-7

Gamma-hexalactone is an organic compound that is synthesized by the asymmetric synthesis of gamma-butyrolactone. Gamma-hexalactone has been shown to have chemical stability and can be used as a solvent in analytical chemistry. Gamma-hexalactone has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria, including E. coli, and yeasts, such as Candida albicans. The genotoxic effects of gamma-hexalactone are not well documented, but it has been shown to have some toxic effects on methyl anthranilate and chitosan quaternary ammonium.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 114.14 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH04107