Gamma-Nonalactone

γ-Nonalactone
Names
IUPAC name
5-Pentyloxolan-2-one
Identifiers
CAS Number
  • 104-61-0 checkY
3D model (JSmol)
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ChEBI
  • CHEBI:10575
ChEMBL
  • ChEMBL191935
ECHA InfoCard 100.002.927 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 203-219-1
KEGG
  • C08501
PubChem CID
  • 7710
UNII
  • I1XGH66S8P checkY
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
  • DTXSID0034229 Edit this at Wikidata
InChI
  • InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3
    Key: OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
Properties
Chemical formula
 C9H16O2
Molar mass 156.225 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
Chemical compound

gamma-Nonalactone is an organic compound with the formula cyclo-O=COCHRCH2CH2. It is a weakly volatile liquid that is colorless when pure, but typical samples are not. It is one of several gamma lactones. Most have fruity scents and several are used commercially.[1]

See also

  • δ-Nonalactone
  • Cyclotene

References

  1. ^ Panten, Johannes; Surburg, Horst (2016). "Flavors and Fragrances, 3. Aromatic and Heterocyclic Compounds". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. pp. 1–45. doi:10.1002/14356007.t11_t02. ISBN 978-3-527-30673-2.