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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 451
BRI Product Name: gamma-OCTALACTONE FCC
CAS Number: 104-50-7
FEMA Number: 2796
Council Of Europe Number: 2274
Molecular Weight: 142.20
Molecular Formula: C8H14O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-butyldihydro-
4-Hydroxyoctanoic acid, gamma-lactone
4-Octanolide
5-Butyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
gamma-Butylbutyrolactone
gamma-OCTALACTONE FCC
Octan-4-olide
CAS Name: 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-butyldihydro-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Odor characteristic of coconut.
Fragrance Use: Mainly used for coconut, tropical blends, oakwood, cream, peach and raspberry notes.
Flavor Use: Coconut, tropical blends, cream, butter, butterscotch, honey, root beer, milk chocolate, caraway and fat replacers.
Recommended Use Level: 12%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 97.0%
Appearance: colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Acid Value: 8.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.443 : 1.447 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.970 : 0.980 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 98C @ 4 mm Hg
Solubility: H2O=3632mg/l @ 25C
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-208-1) ENCS PICCS
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Export Tariff Code: 2932.29.8590
Shipped as Dangerous Good: NO

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Steel
Shelf Life: 60 months from manufacture date
Recommended Storage: Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Additives: None

Last Revised: 12/08/2009