delta-Dodecalactone
Agent Name
delta-Dodecalactone
CAS Number
713-95-1
Formula
C12-H22-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2H-Pyran-2-one, 6-heptyltetrahydro-; 5-Dodecalactone; 5-Dodecanolide; 5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid lactone; Dodecanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, delta-lactone; Dodecanolide-1,5; delta-Dodecalactone (natural); delta-Heptyl-delta-valerolactone; n-Heptyl-delta-valerolactone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lactones
Description
Colorless to very pale straw-yellow viscous liquid with a strong odor of fresh fruit; [HSDB] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent; [HSDB]
Comments
Animal experiments with technical grade compound: no eye or skin irritation; Oral LD50 (rat) >5000 mg/kg; [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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