delta-Dodecalactone
Synonym(s):(±)-δ-Heptyl-δ-valerolactone;(±)-5-Dodecanolide;(±)-6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one;5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid δ-lactone
- CAS NO.：713-95-1
- Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
- Molecular Weight: 198.3
- MDL number: MFCD00006651
- EINECS: 211-932-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 06:06:03
What is delta-Dodecalactone?
Chemical properties
delta-Dodecalactone is a colorless to slightly yellowish liquid with a powerful fruity, peach-like, and oily odor. It may be produced in the same way asδ-decalactone. Similarly to δ-decalactone, it is mainly used in cream and butter flavors.
Chemical properties
δ-Dodecalactone has a powerful, fresh, coconut-fruity, oily odor. On dilution the odor is butter-like. At low levels, it has a peach-, pear-, plum-like flavor.
The Uses of delta-Dodecalactone
delta-Dodecanolactone is used as a :flavoring agent. It is used in daily chemical essence. It is also used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field.
Definition
ChEBI: Xi-5-Dodecanolide is a delta-lactone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 1159, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)91549-7
General Description
δ-Dodecalactone is a flavor volatile compound mainly found in milk fat.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10 ppm
Synthesis
delta-Dodecalactone is produced from 5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid by Iactonization.
Properties of delta-Dodecalactone
| Melting point: | -12 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 140-141 °C/1 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.942 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.132Pa at 25℃ |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2401 | DELTA-DODECALACTONE |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. poorly soluble in Propylene glycol. |
| form | viscous liquid. |
| form | neat |
| pka | 0.001[at 20 ℃] |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh sweet metallic peach oily coconut buttery |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. |
| JECFA Number | 236 |
| BRN | 1282749 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 713-95-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2H-Pyran-2-one, 6-heptyltetrahydro-(713-95-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2H-Pyran-2-one, 6-heptyltetrahydro- (713-95-1) |
Safety information for delta-Dodecalactone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for delta-Dodecalactone
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