Description

4-Hydroxy-3-Octyl-2(5H)-Furanone is a specialized lactone derivative with a unique molecular structure that imparts valuable organoleptic and functional properties. This compound is significant for its role as a flavor and fragrance intermediate, offering creamy, buttery, and coconut-like notes. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to develop sophisticated sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate for creating creamy, buttery, and coconut flavor nuances in food, beverages, and confectionery.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of flavoring agents and aroma chemicals for processed foods and dairy product analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for the production of more complex lactones and heterocyclic compounds in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, lotions, and perfumes to provide warm, sweet, and milky olfactory characteristics.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships of flavor molecules and lactone chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxy-3-Octyl-2(5H)-Furanone
CAS No.	21053-91-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Octyl-4-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone; 4-Hydroxy-3-octyl-5H-furan-2-one; γ-Octyl-γ-butyrolactone; 5-Hydroxy-4-octyl-2(3H)-furanone; Furanone, 4-hydroxy-3-octyl-2(5H)-; Octyl butyrolactone; Flavor lactone O8
EINECS	244-188-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxy-3-Octyl-2(5H)-Furanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, detailing specifications such as assay, related substances, and physical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to flavor and fragrance applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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