Description

Gentiolactone is a high-purity lactone compound valued for its unique organoleptic properties and versatility as a chemical intermediate. This product is essential for industries requiring precise and reliable fragrance or flavor components. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for creating sophisticated, creamy, and coconut-like aroma profiles in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Food Flavoring: Used as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, creamy, and nutty notes in various food and beverage applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a valuable chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for producing specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials.
• Functional Fluids & Additives: Employed in the formulation of specialty lubricants, plasticizers, and other performance-enhancing additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gentiolactone
CAS No.	65853-15-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	γ-Decalactone; 4-Decanolide; Decanolide-1,4; 5-Hexyl-5H-furan-2-one; NSC 406306; Decalactone gamma; γ-Decalactone; γ-Decalactone; Decalactone, γ-
EINECS	265-896-1

Quality Control

Our Gentiolactone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is suitable for applications requiring food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.448 - 1.452
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970
Related Substances (GC)	Complies

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