delta-Tetradecalactone

Independent reference data for delta-Tetradecalactone (CAS 2721-22-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

delta-Tetradecalactone; 2721-22-4; delta-Tetradecanolactone; 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-nonyl-; Tetrahydro-6-nonyl-2H-pyran-2-one; delta-Tetradecanolide; FEMA No. 3590; .delta.-Tetradecalactone; 5-Hydroxytetradecanoic acid delta-lactone; EINECS 220-334-2; 46339AI51N; .DELTA.-TETRADECANOLACTONE; .DELTA.-TETRADECANE LACTONE; DELTA-TETRADECALACTONE [FCC]; .DELTA.-TETRADECALACTONE [FHFI]; .DELTA.-NONYL-.DELTA-VALEROLACTONE

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Dairy No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	96.9% (124 / 128)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	96.9% (124 / 128)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 96.9% (124 of 128) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 124 of 128 companies (only 3.1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

δ-Tetradecalactone is identified by CAS 2721-22-4, molecular formula C14H26O2 and molecular weight 226.19 g/mol. UNII 46339AI51N; ChEBI 171877; InChIKey SKQYTJLYRIFFCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 130.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 5.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 290 °C; Melting Point: 14 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.