Product Specification

Product: Gamma Octalactone, Natural (Organic Compliant)
    Synonyms: GAMMA-N-BUTYL-GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE; 2(3H)FURANONE, 5-BUTYLDIHYDRO-; OCTANOIC ACID, 4-HYDROXY-, LACTONE; GAMMA-OCTANOLACTONE; 4-OCTANOLIDE
    Product Number: 0279600NAT
    FEMA Number: 2796
    CAS Number: 104-50-7

 Organeoleptic and Physical Properties
   Appearance: CLEAR TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID
    Sensory Properties: COCONUT, CREAMY, FATTY, HERBACEOUS, CARAWAY, SWEET
    Molecular Formula: C8 H14 O2
    Molecular Weight: 130.23
    Purity (by G.C.): 98.0% MINIMUM
    Specific Gravity @ 25 C: 0.9525 - 1.0025
    Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.4401 - 1.4481
    Optical Rotation:
   Acid Value:
   Melting Point (C): N/A
    Boiling Point (C): 234
    Flash Point (C) (Closed Cup): >110
   Percent Alcohol (v/v):

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