Preferred name | gamma-undecalactone (aldehyde C-14 (so-called)) |
Trivial Name | γ-Undecalactone |
Short Description | undecano-1,4-lactone |
Formula | C11 H20 O2 |
CAS Number | 104-67-6 |
Deleted CAS Number | 57084-17-0 |
FEMA Number | 3091 |
ECHA Number | 203-225-4 |
FDA UNII | QB1T0AG2YL |
Nikkaji Number | J1.182G |
Beilstein Number | 0081943 |
MDL | MFCD00005405 |
COE Number | 179 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 233 gamma-undecalactone |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 104-67-6 ; GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE |
Synonyms |
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Leffingwell: | Chirality or Article |
5-heptyloxolan-2-one | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 104-67-6 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7714 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134970660 |
Flavornet: | 104-67-6 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C08571 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
FooDB: | FDB008394 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01799 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2932.20.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food: | Read Report |
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food: | Read Report |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 184.27879333496 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.83 to 7.88 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.848 to 7.898 |
Refractive Index | 1.449 to 1.454 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 164 to 166°C @ 13 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.003 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.961 est |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alkali | Yes |
benzyl alcohol | Yes |
benzyl benzoate | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
ethyl alcohol, 1:2 in 70% alcohol | Yes |
ethyl alcohol, 4.5 vol. 60% alcohol | Yes |
fixed oils | Yes |
paraffin oil | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, slightly | Yes |
water, 128.3 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
glycerin | No |
Stability | |
cream | Unspecified |
detergent powder | Unspecified |
hair spray | Unspecified |
lotion | Unspecified |
non-discoloring in most media | Unspecified |
powder | Unspecified |
soap | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, peach, creamy, fatty, lactonic, apricot, ketonic, coconut | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | 338 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1981) | At 100.00 %. fruity peach creamy fatty lactonic apricot ketonic coconut |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 2, 43, (1998) | Creamy, fatty, fruity, coconut, peach, Iactonic, ketonic and fruity |
Flavor Type: Creamy | |
fatty, coconut, creamy, vanilla, nutty, macadamia, peach | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 2, 43, (1998) | At 30.00 ppm. Fatty, coconut, creamy, vanilla, nutty, macadamia and peach |
Used in peach, apricot, pear, maple, coconut, tropical, butterscotch, grenadine and date flavors. | Fatty |
Useful in: dairy, fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others. | Apricot, coconut, lactonic, aldehydic, fruity, peach |
General comment | Fruity (apricot, peach, cocoa), fat, creamy, hazel nut |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 18500 mg/kg (Jenner et al., 1964) oral-rat LD50 18500 mg/kg SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): HAIR: OTHER BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for gamma-undecalactone (aldehyde C-14 (so-called)) usage levels up to: | |||
10.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1200.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
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average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 7.10000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 4.40000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 90.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 3.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 3.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 7.50000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 11.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to - Flavouring Group Evaluation 10: Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 64 (FGE.64): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (EFSA, 2008ab) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 92 (FGE.92): Consideration of aliphatic acyclic diols, triols, and related substances evaluated by JECFA (68th meeting) structurally related to aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones evaluated by EFSA in FGE.10Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 2 (FGE.10Rev2): Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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5-heptyloxolan-2-one |
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