Description

cis-7-Decen-4-Olide is a high-purity, unsaturated lactone valued for its unique organoleptic properties. This compound is a key ingredient for creating sophisticated, creamy, and dairy-like flavor profiles in a variety of consumer products. It is essential for flavorists and fragrance chemists in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and cosmetic industries seeking to develop authentic and complex sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A crucial component in the creation of creamy, milky, buttery, and coconut-like flavor and aroma profiles.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used in dairy product analogs, confectionery, baked goods, and beverages to impart rich, fatty, and lactonic notes.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into perfumes, lotions, and creams to add subtle, creamy, and skin-like scent nuances.
• Fine Fragrance: Serves as a building block in perfume compositions to enhance creaminess and add a smooth, lactonic character to floral or woody accords.
• Flavor Enhancement: Acts as a powerful flavor modifier and enhancer, boosting the overall richness and mouthfeel of food products.
• Research & Development: Utilized as a reference standard and a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry and flavor research.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-7-Decen-4-Olide
CAS No.	67114-38-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Decen-4-olide, cis-; (Z)-7-Decen-4-olide; γ-7-Decenolactone; 4-Hydroxy-7-decenoic acid lactone; (Z)-4,7-Decadien-4-olide; Milk Lactone; Cream Lactone; cis-γ-7-Decenolactone
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Quality Control

Our cis-7-Decen-4-Olide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and/or HPLC analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent organoleptic quality. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests 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 and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic creamy, milky, coconut-like
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.480

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