Flavors and Fragrances

5-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone Information

5-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone Uses

5-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone is an eight-membered ring lactone synthetic flavor with a strong coconut, cream and nut aroma, and a slight woody and caramel aroma. It exists naturally in some fruits and fermented foods, but is mainly produced industrially by chemical synthesis (such as octanoic acid cyclization or biocatalysis).

I. Food Industry

Dairy flavor additives:

Used in coconut-flavored yogurt, cream ice cream, and cheese to enhance the natural coconut milk aroma (such as the "tropical flavor" core ingredient of coconut ice cream).

Simulate the mellowness of animal fat in plant-based dairy products (such as coconut milk and oat milk).

Baking and candy:

Added to cakes, cookies, and macarons to give cream or caramelized baking aroma; used in coconut candy and toffee to enhance the complexity of flavor.

Beverages:

Mix coconut milk drinks, coffee creamers, cocktails (such as Pina Colada) to enhance the tropical fruit flavor.

Flavor modification and masking

Neutralize the beany smell of plant protein beverages (such as soy milk) and improve the taste.

Simulate the rich creamy aroma of full-fat products in low-fat foods (such as low-fat cheese).

Food processing aids

As a solvent to help disperse fat-soluble flavors and ensure even distribution of flavors.

II. Daily chemicals and personal care

Skin care products and perfumes:

Used in lotions and lipsticks to provide warm coconut milk or vanilla flavors (such as "coconut" body lotion).

As a middle and back note in oriental or gourmet perfumes to enhance the sweetness (compounded with vanilla and sandalwood).

Care products:

Added to shampoo and conditioner, it gives hair a soft and shiny feel and leaves a lasting coconut scent (such as tropical style care series).

Functional additives

Moisturizing and emollients: As an ester component, it helps lock in moisture in skin care products and improves skin softness.

III. Home and cleaning products

Air fresheners and aromatherapy

Used for indoor sprays and scented candles to create a warm and sweet home atmosphere (such as the "Coconut Grove Holiday" scent).

Detergent fragrance

Added to detergents and softeners to cover the smell of chemical detergents and give clothes or tableware a fresh coconut scent.

5-Hydroxyoctanoic acid lactone Properties