3-Hexyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-One
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 18436-37-8
A sweet floral note with a grassy fruity character and a soft coconut facet. Green and natural, it adds a floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Coconut |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 168 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 18436-37-8 |
| INCI Name | Hexyldihydrofuranone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 170.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-hexyloxolan-2-one |
| InChIKey | IBVDLVUXSDSVQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
alpha-decalactone, 2(3H)-furanone, 3-hexyldihydro-, 3-hexyl dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, 3-hexyl dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, hexyl dihydrofuranone, alpha-hexyl gamma-butyrolactone, 3-hexyl oxolan-2-one, alpha-hexyl-gamma-butyrolactone, 3-hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone, 3-hexyloxolan-2-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 265.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 105.56 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.451 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 393.8 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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