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HCID 12813Generated: October 26, 2026

Gamma-Decalactone

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Gamma-Decalactone molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.2825-92-5
Molecular formulaC10H18O2
Average molar mass170.25 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass170.13067982 g/mol
SMILESCCCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
InChIKeyIFYYFLINQYPWGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID12813
ChEMBLCHEMBL365740
ChEBICHEBI:145740
EC No.211-892-8
DTXSIDDTXSID4022109

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP2.7
Topological polar surface area26.3
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors2
Rotatable bonds5
Heavy atoms12
Formal charge0
Complexity143
Chemical classesOther Classes -> Lactones
FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (gamma-Decalactone) -> IFRA transparency List
LogP (partition coefficient)2.720
Food additivesFLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.950-0.9550.9482 g/cm3
Flavoring agentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol)
Boiling point114.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 0.50 mm Hg281 °C125-127 °C(Press: 3.5 Torr)
Vapor pressure0.00512 [mmHg]
Refractive index1.447-1.451
Physical DescriptionCBIDry PowderLiquidColorless liquid[Alfa Aesar MSDS]colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, peach-like odour

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationThis chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 92.2% (1780 of 1930) of all reports.Not ClassifiedAggregated GHS information provided per 1930 reports by companies from 12 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.WarningH315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, and P362+P364 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Regulatory informationChemical: 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)2(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)Status: Active Update: 11-10-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/52812(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazards summaryA moderate skin irritantCauses anticonvulsant effects, altered sleep time, and decreased body temperature in acute oral studies of mice[RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food[JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant[Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Butyrolactone.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesNot ClassifiedSkin Irrit. 2 (100%)
Adverse effectsNeurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome