δ-十四内酯

Description

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.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	2721-22-4
PubChem CID	520296
Molecular formula	C14H26O2
Molecular weight	226.19 g/mol
IUPAC name	6-nonyloxan-2-one
InChIKey	SKQYTJLYRIFFCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	46339AI51N
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:171877
FEMA number	3590
JECFA number	238

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	226.35
XLogP3	4.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	8
Exact Mass	226.193280068
Monoisotopic Mass	226.193280068
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	16
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	130.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 5.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	290 °C
Melting Point	14 °C
Density	0.932-0.969
Refractive Index	1.454-1.464

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• colourless to pale yellow liquid with a soft, creamy, musky butter-like odour
• soluble in alcohol,vegetable oil and propylene glycol; insoluble in water
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

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)

Documented Uses

• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-nonyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of δ-Tetradecalactone?

CAS 2721-22-4; molecular formula C14H26O2; molecular weight 226.19 g/mol.

What other names is δ-Tetradecalactone known by?

delta-Tetradecalactone, 2721-22-4, delta-Tetradecanolactone, 2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-nonyl-, Tetrahydro-6-nonyl-2H-pyran-2-one, delta-Tetradecanolide.

What is the regulatory status of δ-Tetradecalactone?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is δ-Tetradecalactone classified as hazardous?

96.9% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (124 of 128).

What are the key physical properties of δ-Tetradecalactone?

Boiling Point: 130.00 to 135.00 °C. @ 5.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 290 °C; Melting Point: 14 °C; Density: 0.932-0.969.

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