Description

6-Pentyl-2H-Pyran-2-One is a naturally occurring lactone compound, also known as δ-decalactone, prized for its characteristic coconut and creamy peach aroma. This compound is a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, valued for its ability to impart rich, fatty, and dairy-like notes to formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and cosmetic industries seeking to create authentic, high-impact sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary building block for creating coconut, peach, cream, butter, and dairy flavor profiles in food, beverages, and confectionery.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Used as a flavor enhancer in dairy products (yogurt, ice cream, cheese), baked goods, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into perfumes, lotions, soaps, and shampoos to provide a sweet, creamy, and tropical fragrance note.
• Aromatherapy & Home Care: Utilized in scented candles, diffusers, and air fresheners for its pleasant and comforting aroma.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex flavor molecules and pharmaceuticals.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Applied to enhance and modify the flavor profile of tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Pentyl-2H-Pyran-2-One
CAS No.	27593-23-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	δ-Decalactone; 5-Pentyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 6-Pentyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one; 5-Pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one; δ-Decalactone; NSC 406306; FEMA 2361; Decalactone, δ-; Coconut lactone
EINECS	248-540-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Pentyl-2H-Pyran-2-One is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. We ensure compliance with relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS and FCC specifications where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and organoleptic properties are provided with each batch to guarantee consistency and performance.

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). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.456 - 1.460
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.960
Odor	Characteristic coconut, creamy, fatty

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