Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | Yes |
Specific Gravity: | 0.99700 to 1.00400 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.296 to 8.354
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Refractive Index: | 1.43900 to 1.44500 @ 20.00 °C.
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Boiling Point: | 61.00 to 62.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 100.00 to 106.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg
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Acid Value: | 2.00 max. KOH/g
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.083000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Vapor Density: | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 0.923 (est) |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | fixed oils | | water, slightly | | water, 1.088e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: coconut |
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Odor Strength: | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
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Substantivity: | 400 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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| sweet coconut nutty caramellic tonka hay |
Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | sweet coconut nutty caramel tonka hay Luebke, William tgsc, (1990) |
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| sweet coconut coumarinic lactonic creamy powdery |
Odor Description:
| Sweet, coconut, coumarin, Iactonic, creamy and powdery Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 3, 57, (1992) |
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Flavor Type: lactonic |
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| sweet lactonic creamy coconut coumarinic milky tobacco |
Taste Description: at 15.00 ppm. | Sweet, lactonic, creamy, coconut and coumarin, with milky and tobacco nuances Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 3, 57, (1992) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Bedoukian Research |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE ≥98.0%, FCC, Kosher |
Odor Description: | A waxy, creamy, coconut character For a creamy finish in most vanilla, coconut and gardenia fragrances. |
Taste Description: | Sweet lactonic, hay, coumarin Sweet lactone notes for vanilla, fresh cream, coconut, coumarin notes for a variety of flavors. |
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Moellhausen |
Gamma-EPTALACTONE |
Odor Description: | sweet-herbaceous, coconut-, hay-, coumarin-like; tobacco-note |
Taste Description: | sweet, lactonic, creamy, coconut and coumarin, with milky and tobacco nuances |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
ACS International |
Heptalactone gamma
Odor: sweet coconut creamy coumarinic milky |
Operational Capabilities |
Advanced Biotech |
GAMMA HEPTALACTONE RACEMIC NATURAL
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Anhui Haibei |
gamma-Heptalactone
Odor: Caramel,nutty,malty,herb |
Apple Flavor & Fragrance |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Artiste |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Augustus Oils |
Gamma Heptalactone
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Services |
Aurochemicals |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE Natural
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Bedoukian Research |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE
≥98.0%, FCC, Kosher Odor: A waxy, creamy, coconut character Use: For a creamy finish in most vanilla, coconut and gardenia fragrances. Flavor: Sweet lactonic, hay, coumarin Sweet lactone notes for vanilla, fresh cream, coconut, coumarin notes for a variety of flavors. |
Beijing Lys Chemicals |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Berjé |
gamma-Hepta Lactone
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Media |
BeYonde |
Gamma-Heptalactone
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE FCC 98.0%
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Citrus and Allied Essences |
gamma-heptalactone FCC
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Market Report |
Creatingperfume.com |
HEPTALACTONE GAMMA
Odor: herbaceous, waxy, creamy note Smooth, coumarin-like |
Diffusions Aromatiques |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE
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Ernesto Ventós |
HEPTALACTONE GAMMA
Odor: SWEET, COCONUT-LIKE, CARAMELIC |
Indukern F&F |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE
Odor: MEDICINAL, SWEET, HERBAL |
Inoue Perfumery |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE
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K.L. Koh Enterprise |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE
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Kingchem Laboratories |
GAMMA HEPTALACTONE
Odor: Waxy, creamy, coconut |
Kun Shan P&A |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Lluch Essence |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE NATURAL 99%
Odor: COUMARINIC, SWEET, HERBACEOUS |
Lluch Essence |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE
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M&U International |
gamma-Heptalactone, Kosher
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M&U International |
NAT. gamma-HEPTALACTONE
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Mane |
Gamma Heptalactone (S)
Odor: Gourmand Milky Powdery |
Moellhausen |
Gamma-EPTALACTONE
Odor: sweet-herbaceous, coconut-, hay-, coumarin-like; tobacco-note Flavor: sweet, lactonic, creamy, coconut and coumarin, with milky and tobacco nuances |
Odowell Co.,ltd |
Gamma Heptalactone
PURITY: 98%MIN. |
Omega Ingredients |
gamma-heptalactone Natural >98%
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OQEMA |
Heptalactone Gamma
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Penta International |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE FCC
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Penta International |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE NATURAL FCC
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Penta International |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE NATURAL
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Penta International |
GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE
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Primechem |
Gamma-Heptalactone
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Quimdis |
Gamma Heptalactone SODA
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Reincke & Fichtner |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Riverside Aromatics |
gamma-HEPTALACTONE
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Shanghai Vigen Fine Chemical |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Sigma-Aldrich |
g-Heptalactone, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Odor: caramel; coconut; herbaceous; sweet |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Soda Aromatic |
gamma-Heptalactone
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SRS Aromatics |
GAMMA HEPTALACTONE
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Sunaux International |
gamma-Heptalactone
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TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
gamma-Heptalactone >98.0%(GC)
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United International |
Gamma Heptalactone
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Vigon International |
HEPTALACTONE GAMMA NATURAL
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Vigon International |
Heptalactone Gamma
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WholeChem |
gamma-Heptalactone
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 38 - Irritating to skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Human Experience: |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno, 1977g)
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 703, 1982.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 703, 1982.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavor and fragrance agents |
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search |
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice |
Recommendation for gamma-heptalactone usage levels up to: | | 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 170.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
publication number: 3 |
Click here to view publication 3 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 26.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 18.00000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | - |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 40.00000 |
fruit ices: | - | 40.00000 |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 28.00000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) reference(s): |
The FEMA GRAS assessment of lactones used as flavor ingredients. View pdf |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to - Flavouring Group Evaluation 10: Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 64 (FGE.64): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (EFSA, 2008ab) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 92 (FGE.92): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (68th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 2 (FGE.10Rev2): Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 105-21-5 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 7742 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WGK Germany: | 2 |
| 5-propyloxolan-2-one |
Chemidplus: | 0000105215 |
RTECS: | LU3697000 for cas# 105-21-5 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| dihydro-5-propyl-2(3H)-furanone | gamma- | eptalactone | | furan-2-one, dihydro-5-propyl- | 2(3H)- | furanone, dihydro-5-propyl- | gamma- | hepta lactone | gamma | heptalactone | gamma- | heptalactone FCC | | heptalactone gamma | gamma- | heptalactone natural | | heptan-4-olide | | heptano-1,4-lactone | gamma- | heptanolactone | (±)-4- | heptanolide | 1,4- | heptanolide | 4- | heptanolide | 4- | hydroxyheptanoic acid gamma-lactone | 4- | hydroxyheptanoic acid lactone | gamma- | propiobutyrolactone | 4- | propyl butan-4-olide | 5- | propyl-2-oxolanone | 4- | propyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone | 4-N- | propyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone | 5- | propyl-dihydro-furan-2-one | gamma- | propyl-gamma-butyrolactone | 4- | propylbutan-4-olide | 5- | propyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one | 5- | propyloxolan-2-one |
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