Product Specification

Product: Gamma Decalactone, Natural (Organic Compliant)
    Synonyms: 4-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID-GAMMA LACTONE, DECANOLIDE-1-4, 4-n-HEXYL-4-HYDROXYBUTANOIC ACID LACTONE, GAMMA-n-HEXYL-GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE
    Product Number: 0236000NAT
   FEMA Number: 2360
    CAS Number: 706-14-9

 Organeoleptic and Physical Properties
   Appearance: COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW TRANSLUCENT LIQUID
    Sensory Properties: FRUITY, PEACHY, CREAMY, OILY
    Molecular Formula: C10 H18 O2
    Molecular Weight: 170.25
    Purity (by G.C.): 98.0% MINIMUM
    Specific Gravity @ 25 C: 0.9275 - 0.9775
    Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.4470 - 1.4510
    Optical Rotation: not determined
    Acid Value:
   Melting Point (C): N/A
    Boiling Point (C): 281
    Flash Point (C) (Closed Cup): >100
   Percent Alcohol (v/v): N/A

Suggested Storage Conditions
  Store at 40-70 F in tightly sealed original containers. Avoid prolonged exposure to light, heat and air.
Shelf Life: 12 months after the last date of QC approval, or date of shipment, under recommended storage conditions or as otherwise noted.

Additional Data

  Store under Nitrogen Blanket, allow no more than 25% headspace