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W310311

γ-Valerolactone

natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

γ-Methyl-γ-butyrolactone, 4,5-Dihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone, 4-Hydroxypentanoic acid lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H8O2
CAS Number:
108-29-2
Molecular Weight:
100.12
FEMA Number:
3103
Council of Europe no.:
757
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830564
Flavis number:
10.013
EC Number:
203-569-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00005400
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
80420
Organoleptic:
cocoa; herbaceous; woody; sweet; warm
Grade:
FG, Kosher, natural
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300

grade

FG, Kosher, natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

207-208 °C (lit.), 82-85 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−31 °C (lit.)

density

1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

cocoa; herbaceous; woody; sweet; warm

SMILES string

CC1CCC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(6)7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

GAEKPEKOJKCEMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Natural occurence: Barley, beef, beer, Swiss cheese, coffee, cocoa, mango, milk, mushroom, peach, pork, tea, soy and tomato
γ-Valerolactone has been identified as one of the volatile flavor constituents in mango and honey.

Application

The sweet, creamy notes of this lactone will enhance coconut, vanilla, caramel, toffee, milk chocolate, and the sweeter dairy flavors like cajeta, milk and whipped cream. Dried fruit flavors like date and fig, and nut flavors like almond and peanut butter are also good destinations for this material.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%
Taste at 8-15ppm

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pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

204.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

96 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

108-29-2

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Related Content

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Michalski, J.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 39(5), 54-54 (2014)
Importance of some lactones and 2, 5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3 (2H)-furanone to mango (Mangifera indica L.) aroma.
Wilson III CW, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 38(7), 1556-1559 (1990)
Laureen J Marinetti et al.
Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 101(4), 602-608 (2012-02-22)
Gamma butyrolactone (GBL) is metabolized to gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in the body. GHB is a DEA Schedule 1 compound; GBL is a DEA List 1 chemical. Gamma valerolactone (GVL) is the 4-methyl analog of GBL; GVL is metabolized to 4-methyl-GHB;
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