Description

4-Decanolide is a high-purity lactone compound, also known as γ-decalactone, valued for its characteristic peach-like aroma and flavor. This versatile intermediate is essential for creating complex fragrance and flavor profiles in premium consumer products. It is a critical raw material for flavor and fragrance houses, as well as manufacturers in the food, beverage, and personal care industries seeking natural-tasting and -smelling ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in the formulation of peach, apricot, coconut, and creamy dairy flavor and fragrance profiles.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavoring agent in baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into perfumes, lotions, soaps, and shampoos to impart pleasant, fruity top notes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Aroma Chemicals: A fundamental material for creating and modifying aroma chemical compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Decanolide
CAS No.	2825-92-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	γ-Decalactone; 4-Hydroxydecanoic acid lactone; Decanolide-1,4; Decan-4-olide; NSC 14646; FEMA 2360; Peach lactone; γ-Decalactone
EINECS	220-603-3

Quality Control

Our 4-Decanolide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for food, fragrance, and technical applications, with quality parameters aligned with industry standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and FEMA (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic peach-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.447 - 1.451
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.950 - 0.960
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.