| Product Name: | Gamma-decalactone |
| Catalog Number: | M39601 |
| CAS Number: | 706-14-9 |
| Formula: | C10H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 170.25 |
| Form: | Liquid |
| Storage: | -20°C |
| Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
| Description: | Gamma-decalactone, γ-decalactone is used as an essential food additive with a ruity peach flavor. Ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-octadec-9-enoic acid) is used as the substrate in most production processes of γ-decalactone. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |