A coconut-like lactone used as a flavour enhancer in margarine, butter, and dairy products, and as a perfume ingredient.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C12H22O2
- Grades
- food gradefragrance gradeliquid
- Packaging
- 25 kg plastic drum · 200 kg steel drum
- Synonyms
- gamma-dodecalactone · 4-dodecanolide · 2305-05-7
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.