gamma-Decalactone Information
| Chemical Name | gamma-Decalactone |
| CAS | 706-14-9 |
| EINECS | 211-892-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.25 |
| Spice Type | synthetic fragrances |
gamma-Decalactone Uses
Gamma-Decalactone is an important synthetic flavor compound with rich cream, coconut, and slight peach and tropical fruit aromas. It is widely used in food, daily chemicals, tobacco, and industrial fields.
I. Flavor enhancer in food industry
Dairy products: used in ice cream, yogurt, cheese, etc. to give natural cream aroma, cover up milk smell and enhance the taste.
Baked food: added to cakes, bread, cookies, simulate butter or caramelized aroma, and enhance the warm flavor after baking.
Candy and chocolate: used in coconut-flavored candy, white chocolate, and bonbons to enhance the layering of coconut or creamy aroma.
Beverages: used in tropical flavored beverages (such as coconut milk, fruity cocktails), a small amount can enhance the fruity aroma and sweetness.
Compound flavor blending:
Compound with other lactones (such as γ-nonalactone, δ-decanolide) or ester flavors (such as coconut aldehyde, vanillin) to create complex tropical fruit or dessert flavors (such as coconut-mango, cream-caramel).
Regulatory compliance:
Approved as a food additive by FEMA GRAS (FEMA 2360), EU (FL 10.020) and China (GB 2760), with a recommended dosage of 1–50 ppm.
II. Daily chemicals and personal care
Perfumes and fragrances: As the core ingredient of sweet gourmet or oriental perfumes, it is paired with vanilla, sandalwood, jasmine, etc. to create a warm, milky base tone, commonly found in female perfumes and home fragrances.
Skin care and cleaning products: Added to lotions, shower gels, and conditioners, it provides a soft creamy coconut fragrance and enhances product affinity (concentrations are usually 0.01%–0.5%).
Oral care: used in toothpaste and mouthwash to cover the coldness of mint and increase the sweet aroma.
Innovative applications:
Added in trace amounts in high-end cosmetics (such as lipstick and liquid foundation) to enhance the user experience through aroma and create a "natural feeling".
gamma-Decalactone Properties
| Boiling point | 281 °C |
| Density | 0.948 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 2360 | GAMMA-DECALACTONE |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Fragrance | fruity |
| Water solubility | 1.26g/L at 20℃ |
| LogP | 3 at 25℃ |
