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Product Information


BRI Product Number: 452
BRI Product Name: gamma-NONALACTONE (ALDEHYDE C-18) FCC
CAS Number: 104-61-0
FEMA Number: 2781
Council Of Europe Number: 178
Molecular Weight: 156.23
Molecular Formula: C9H16O2   Structure
Synonyms: 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-pentyl-
4-Hydroxynonanoic acid, gamma-lactone
4-Nonanolide
5-Pentyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
Abricolin
Coconut aldehyde
gamma-Amylbutyrolactone
gamma-NONALACTONE (ALDEHYDE C-18) FCC
gamma-Pelargolactone
gamma-Pentylbutyrolactone
Nonan-4-olide
Prunolide
CAS Name: 2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-pentyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: Odor is creamy and coconut-like.
Fragrance Use: Used in tropical fruit complexes.
Flavor Use: Used in coconut, peach, apricot, vanilla, maple, honey and chocolate flavors.
Recommended Use Level: 10%

SPECIFICATIONSChromatograph
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Acid Value: 2.0 mg KOH/g(max)
Refractive Index: 1.446 : 1.450 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.958 : 0.966 at 25 deg C

TECHNICAL INFORMATION MSDS
Flash Point: 230 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 85C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Solubility: H2O=1201mg/l @ 25C; soluble in alcohol.
Kosher: YES   Certificate
Halal: YES   Certificate
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(203-219-1) 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: 09/09/2009