Description

γ-Decalactone is a high-purity, naturally occurring lactone prized for its intense, creamy-peach aroma with sweet, fatty, and coconut-like undertones. This compound is a cornerstone flavor and fragrance ingredient, essential for creating authentic, high-impact organoleptic profiles in premium consumer products. It is a critical raw material for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, fragrance, and personal care industries seeking to formulate sophisticated, natural-tasting, and smelling products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key component in creating peach, apricot, cream, butter, coconut, and tropical fruit flavor compositions for beverages, dairy products, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Perfumery: Used as a heart note to impart creamy, milky, and fruity nuances in fine fragrances, soaps, lotions, and detergents.
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Directly employed as a flavoring agent to enhance or create natural peach and creamy notes in yogurts, ice creams, candies, and alcoholic beverages.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and creams to provide a pleasant, fruity-floral scent.
• Aroma Chemicals & Synergy: Serves as a building block in aroma chemical synthesis and is used to modify and round off harsh notes in complex flavor and fragrance blends.
• Natural & Organic Product Formulation: Sourced as a natural isolate (when applicable) for use in products marketed as natural or organic, complying with relevant standards like FDA 21 CFR and FEMA GRAS.

Basic Information

Product Name	γ-Decalactone
CAS No.	706-14-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	γ-Decalactone; 4-Decanolide; 5-Hexyl-5H-dihydrofuran-2-one; 5-Hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; Peach lactone; Decalactone gamma; NSC 406051; FEMA 2360; Natural Gamma Decalactone
EINECS	211-889-1

Quality Control

Our γ-Decalactone is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards including FEMA GRAS and FDA 21 CFR regulations for flavoring substances. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements of global flavor and fragrance houses.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, intense peach-creamy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.447 - 1.451
Specific Gravity (25/25°C)	0.950 - 0.960
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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