Gamma-Decalactone

Independent reference data for Gamma-Decalactone (CAS 706-14-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

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

Synonyms and trade names

gamma-Decalactone; 706-14-9; gamma-Decanolactone; 5-hexyloxolan-2-one; Decan-4-olide; 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-; 2-Decalactone; 5-Hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 4-Hexyl-4-butanolide; gamma-N-Decalactone; 5-Hexyltetrahydro-2-furanone; gamma-Hexyl-gamma-butyrolactone; 4-Hexyl-gamma-butyrolactone; FEMA No. 2360; DTXSID4022109; gamma-N-Hexyl-gamma-butyrolactone

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 Fat, Fruit, Lactone, Peach 4-HYDROXYDECANOIC ACID LACTONE
GHS notification summary	92.2% (1780 / 1930)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	92.2% (1780 / 1930)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (100%), H319 (100%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.2% (1780 of 1930) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1780 of 1930 companies (only 7.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Gamma-Decalactone · CAS 706-14-9 · C10H18O2. UNII 7HLS05KP9O. Boiling Point: 114.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 0.50 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 281 °C; Density: 0.950-0.955.

Physical description and handling notes

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