α-Angelica lactone (CAS 591-12-8) — formula C5H6O2, molecular weight 98.04 g/mol; category food flavors.
α-Angelica lactone (CAS 591-12-8) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C5H6O2 comprises 5 C, 6 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 98.04 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 167-170 °C, LogP about 0.6. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. 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 | 591-12-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.04 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 167-170 °C |
| LogP | 0.6 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
α-Angelica lactone is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 591-12-8 and molecular formula C5H6O2 (molecular weight 98.04 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 591-12-8
Its molecular formula C5H6O2 comprises 5 C, 6 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: α-Angelica lactone · α-当归内酯
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of α-Angelica lactone is 591-12-8.
Molecular formula C5H6O2, molecular weight 98.04 g/mol.
It is also registered under: α-Angelica lactone, α-当归内酯.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for α-Angelica lactone (CAS 591-12-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 591-12-8 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 11559 |
| Molecular formula | C5H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 98.04 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 5-methyl-3H-furan-2-one |
| InChIKey | QOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 29CRF6L9C5 |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:36433 |
| JECFA number | 221 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.10 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 0.6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 98.036779430 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 98.036779430 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 7 |
| Boiling Point | 167-170 °C |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.084 (20 °C/20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.443-1.451 |
alpha-Angelica lactone; 591-12-8; 5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one; alpha-Angelicalactone; 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone; 5-methyl-3H-furan-2-one; 2(3H)-FURANONE, 5-METHYL-; 4-Hydroxypent-3-enoic acid lactone; 4-Hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid gamma-lactone; delta(2)-Angelica lactone; .alpha.-Angelica lactone; gamma-Methyl-beta,gamma-crotonolactone; a-Angelica lactone; alpha-Angelicalacton; UNII-29CRF6L9C5; delta(sup 2)-Angelica lactone
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 884-JECFA 49/42 FAS 40-JECFA 49/231 |
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| GHS notification summary | 0.1% (1 / 1560) |
| GHS notification summary | 0.1% (1 / 1560) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H317 (99.9%), H227 |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 1560) of reports.
H317 (99.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
α-Angelica lactone is identified by CAS 591-12-8, molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.04 g/mol. UNII 29CRF6L9C5; ChEBI 36433; InChIKey QOTQFLOTGBBMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 167-170 °C; Density: 1.084 (20 °C/20 °C); Refractive Index: 1.443-1.451.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: α-当归内酯