Description

Undecanolactone is a high-purity lactone compound, also known as 11-Undecanolide, valued for its unique musky, peach-like aroma and its utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. This product is essential for formulators and manufacturers requiring a consistent, high-quality ingredient for fragrance creation and specialty synthesis. It is particularly sought after by the flavor and fragrance, cosmetics, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Fragrance Compound: A key ingredient in perfumery for imparting musky, fruity, and creamy notes in fine fragrances, soaps, and detergents.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to enhance or create peach, coconut, and creamy nuances in food and beverage flavorings.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Employed as a fragrance component and emollient in lotions, creams, and personal care products.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and polymers.
• Plasticizer and Solvent: Finds application in specialty formulations requiring a high-boiling, mildly odorous solvent or plasticizing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undecanolactone
CAS No.	710-04-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Undecanolide; ω-Undecalactone; 1,11-Undecanolide; Undecan-11-olide; 11-Hydroxyundecanoic acid lactone; NSC 14606; FEMA 3091; Muscolide
EINECS	211-923-5

Quality Control

Our Undecanolactone is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.945 - 0.955
Odor	Characteristic musky, peach-like

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