Description

γ-Octanoic Lactone, also known as γ-octalactone, is a versatile flavor and fragrance lactone with a distinct coconut-like, creamy, and sweet aroma. This compound is highly valued for its ability to impart rich, fatty, and nutty nuances to complex flavor and fragrance profiles. It is an essential ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, cosmetic, and personal care industries seeking to create authentic and appealing sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing flavors for dairy products (cream, butter, cheese), baked goods, and nut flavors (coconut, hazelnut).
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavoring agent in confectionery, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and savory flavor systems to add creamy, fatty notes.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into perfumes, lotions, soaps, and shampoos for its pleasant, sweet, and lactonic fragrance.
• Aroma Chemicals & Intermediates: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Utilized to add smooth, creamy notes to tobacco products and e-liquids.
• Household Products: Applied in air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners to provide a sweet, comforting scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	γ-Octanoic Lactone
CAS No.	104-50-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	γ-Octalactone; 4-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone; Octanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, γ-lactone; 4-Butyl-γ-butyrolactone; 4-Butyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone; FEMA 2796; Coconut lactone; NSC 406306
EINECS	203-208-1

Quality Control

Our γ-Octanoic Lactone is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process and final batch testing against established specifications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every batch, detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant standards such as FEMA GRAS, FDA, and ISO guidelines, ensuring suitability for global markets.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic coconut, creamy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4430 - 1.4470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.980
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.