gamma-Heptalactone
Agent Name
gamma-Heptalactone
Alternative Name
2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-propyl-
CAS Number
105-21-5
Formula
C7-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-propyl-; 1,4-Heptanolide; 4-Hydroxyheptanoic acid lactone; 4-Propyl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid lactone; Dihydro-5-propyl-2(3H)-furanone; Heptanolide-4,1; gamma-Heptalactone; gamma-Heptalactone (natural); gamma-Heptanolactone; gamma-Propiobutyrolactone; gamma-Propyl-gamma-butyrolactone; Heptan-4-olide; 4-Hydroxyheptanoic acid, gamma-lactone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lactones
Description
Colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Aldrich MSDS] See "Butyrolactone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: