γ-Hexalactone (CAS 823-22-3) — formula C6H10O2, molecular weight 114.07 g/mol; category food flavors.
γ-Hexalactone (CAS 823-22-3) is a chemical raw material in the food flavors category. Its molecular formula C6H10O2 comprises 6 C, 10 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 114.07 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 31.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, boiling point around 110.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg, LogP about 1. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 823-22-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.07 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 31.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 110.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
| LogP | 1 |
| Applications | Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents.
γ-Hexalactone is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 823-22-3 and molecular formula C6H10O2 (molecular weight 114.07 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 823-22-3
Its molecular formula C6H10O2 comprises 6 C, 10 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: γ-Hexalactone · delta-Hexanolactone
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of γ-Hexalactone is 823-22-3.
Molecular formula C6H10O2, molecular weight 114.07 g/mol.
It is also registered under: γ-Hexalactone, delta-Hexanolactone.
Recorded applications: Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents.
Category: Flavors.
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Independent reference data for γ-Hexalactone (CAS 823-22-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 823-22-3 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 13204 |
| Molecular formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molecular weight | 114.07 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 6-methyloxan-2-one |
| InChIKey | RZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | C8456O4551 |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:172408 |
| FEMA number | 3167 |
| JECFA number | 224 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 114.068079557 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 114.068079557 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Boiling Point | 110.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 110-112 °C (15 mm Hg) |
| Melting Point | 31.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.0162 (20 °C/20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.449-1.453 |
823-22-3; delta-Hexalactone; delta-Hexanolactone; 6-methyloxan-2-one; delta-Caprolactone; 5-Methyl-delta-valerolactone; 5-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone; .delta.-Caprolactone; 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-methyl-; Tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one; Hexanolactone; 5-Hexanolide; .delta.-Hexalactone; 6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one; 6-Methylvalerolactone; delta-Methyl-delta-valerolactone
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Spice No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 884-JECFA 49/42 |
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| GHS notification summary | 7% (101 / 1451) |
| GHS notification summary | 7% (101 / 1451) |
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| Reported hazard statements | H319 (93%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 7% (101 of 1451) of reports.
H319 (93%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
γ-Hexalactone is identified by CAS 823-22-3, molecular formula C6H10O2 and molecular weight 114.07 g/mol. UNII C8456O4551; ChEBI 172408; InChIKey RZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 110.00 to 112.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 110-112 °C (15 mm Hg); Melting Point: 31.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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