delta-Hexanolactone, 98%

Description

CAS: 823-22-3 | C6H10O2 | 114.144 g/mol

d-Hexanolactone is widely used in butter, cream milk, nut, fruit flavors and in cosmetic flavor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
d-Hexanolactone is widely used in butter, cream milk, nut, fruit flavors and in cosmetic flavor.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 823-22-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.144
• MDL Number: MFCD00083574
• InChI Key: RZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: delta-hexalactone, delta-hexanolactone, delta-caprolactone, 5-methyl-delta-valerolactone, 5-hydroxyhexanoic acid lactone, tetrahydro-6-methyl-2h-pyran-2-one, 2h-pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-6-methyl, .delta.-caprolactone, 6-methylvalerolactone, hexanolactone
• PubChem CID: 13204
• IUPAC Name: 6-methyloxan-2-one
• SMILES: CC1CCCC(=O)O1

• Melting Point: 18°C
• Density: 1.04
• Boiling Point: 231°C
• Flash Point: 105°C (221°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.451
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 80501
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: delta-Hexanolactone

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	212-511-8
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only