δ-Octalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with a creamy cocoa, coconut, and peach flavor.[1][2][3] Its chemical formula is C8H14O2.[4]

δ-Octalactone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
6-Propyloxan-2-one
Other names
Tetrahydro-6-propyl-2H-pyran-2-one
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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EC Number
  • 211-820-5
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-4-7-5-3-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
    Key: FYTRVXSHONWYNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-4-7-5-3-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
    Key: FYTRVXSHONWYNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CCCC1CCCC(=O)O1
Properties
C8H14O2
Molar mass 142.198 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Density 1.002 g/cm3
Boiling point 238 °C (460 °F; 511 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

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  1. ^ "Substance Name: delta-Octalactone". chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  2. ^ "DELTA-OCTALACTONE". www.femaflavor.org. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  3. ^ "Delta Octalactone". www.aroma-chemical.com. Archived from the original on 2016-09-15. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
  4. ^ "Substance Name: delta-Octalactone". chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2016-09-06.