Description

(R)-2-Decen-5-Olide is a high-purity chiral lactone compound, valued for its distinct organoleptic properties and role as a versatile synthetic building block. This compound is essential for creating specific flavor and fragrance profiles and for use in advanced asymmetric synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a key component in creating creamy, buttery, or coconut-like flavor notes for food products and perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and as a precursor for other complex organic molecules in research and industrial chemistry.
• Aroma Chemical: Incorporated into specialty aroma formulations for personal care and household products.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in studies involving lactone chemistry and chiral analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-Decen-5-Olide
CAS No.	51154-96-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-2-Decen-5-olide; (5R)-5-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid δ-lactone; (R)-δ-2-Decenolactone; (R)-5-Hydroxydec-2-enoic acid lactone; (R)-Jasmine Lactone; (R)-(-)-2-Decen-5-olide; (R)-5,6-Dihydro-6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one; (R)-δ-Decalactone isomer (unsaturated)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (R)-2-Decen-5-Olide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chiral excess is provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Enantiomeric Excess)	≥ 98.0% ee
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Rotation ([α]20D)	Contact for details

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