2-Hydroxymethylbenzoic Acid Gamma Lactone
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 87-41-2
A sweet coumarin note with a tonka and coconut character and a soft powdery facet. Lactonic and natural, it adds a gourmand depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Tobacco-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Hay |
| Descriptor 3 | Coconut |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity2 | 28 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 87-41-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H6O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 134.13 |
| IUPAC Name | 3H-2-benzofuran-1-one |
| InChIKey | WNZQDUSMALZDQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3H-2-benzofuran-1-one, 2-benzofuran-1(3H)-one, benzofuran-2(5H)-one, 1-iso benzofuranone, 1(3H)-iso benzofuranone, 1-phthalanone, phthalolactone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 290.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 75.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.800 |
| Solubility | alcohol; propylene glycol @ 1%; water, 1.836e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | white powder |
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