A lactone with a coconut-like aroma, used as a flavour and fragrance ingredient in dairy products, baked goods, and perfumes.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H14O2
- Grades
- food gradefragrance gradeliquid
- Packaging
- 25 kg plastic drum · 200 kg steel drum
- Synonyms
- gamma-octalactone · 4-octanolide · 104-50-7
- 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.