Gamma Undecalactone

Description

Very waxy like smelling a waxed peach sitting in a bowl of peanuts, is a fruity, peach, creamy, fatty lactonic, apricot, ketonic and coconutty. Although not a true aldehyde it is a very powerful one.

General Information

Alt Name	Undecano-1,4-lactone
Category	Aromatic Compound
IUPAC Name	5-heptyloxolan-2-one
CAS Number	104-67-6
Molecular Weight	184.27 g/mol
Canonical SMILES	CCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Family	Fruity
Odor Strength	1 2 3 4 5
Odor Description	Apricot, Coconut, Creamy, Fatty, Fruity, Ketonic, Lactonic, Peach
Usage Level	10% in the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity	338 hours at 100%

Physical Properties

Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid (est)
Specific Gravity	0.941 to 0.947 @ 25 °C.
Pounds per Gallon	7.83 to 7.88
Refractive Index	1.449 to 1.454 @ 20 °C.
Vapor Pressure	0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est)
Boiling Point	164 to 166 °C. @ 13 mm Hg
Flash Point	200 °F. TCC ( 93.33 °C. )
XLogP	3.3
Acid Value	5 max. KOH/g
Shelf Life	24 months if stored properly
Storage	Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.

IFRA

Category	Cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents

Safety Information

Pictograms
Hazard Statement	H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Precautionary Statement	P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/…/if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see … on this label) P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention P362 - Take off contaminated clothing P403 + P233 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
R-phrases	R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S-phrases	S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
Europe Standard Hazard	Xi - Irritant

References

TGSC	http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1000822.html
PubChem	https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/7714