Gamma Methyldecalactone
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 7011-83-8
A fresh creamy note with a coconut and jasmine character and a soft spicy facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a floral lactonic lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Gardenia |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 192 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 7011-83-8 |
| INCI Name | Gamma-methyldecalactone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 184.27 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-hexyl-5-methyloxolan-2-one |
| InChIKey | ALWUKGXLBSQSMA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Gamma-Methyldecalactone, dihydrojasmone lactone, 2(3H)-furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-5-methyl-, 5-hexyl dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-hexyl-4-methyl butyrolactone, 5-hexyl-5-methyl-3,4,5-trihydrofuran-2-one, 5-hexyl-5-methyl-dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 5-hexyl-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one, 5-hexyl-5-methyloxolan-2-one, 5-hexyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-5-methylfuran-2(3H)-one, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl decanoic acid gamma-lactone, lactojasmon (Symrise), lactojasmone (Symrise), lactone of dihydrojasmone, methyl decalactone, gamma-methyl decalactone, 4-methyl decanolide, 5-methyl-5-hexyl dihydro-2(3H)-furanone, gamma-methyl-gamma-decanolactone, gamma-methyldecalacton, nature-identical, 4-methyldecanolide
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 135 °C @ 0.5 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.140000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.832 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 138.1 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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