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(±)-3-methyl-gamma-decalactone

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name (±)-3-methyl-gamma-decalactone
Trivial Name β-Methyl-γ-decalactone
Short Description aprifloren (Symrise)
Formula C11 H20 O2
CAS Number 67663-01-8
FEMA Number 3999
Flavis Number 10.069
ECHA Number 266-847-5
FDA UNII CM8O68ZILA
Nikkaji Number J333.270E
xLogP3-AA 3.60 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1158 (+/-) 3-methyl-gamma-decalactone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 67663-01-8 ; 3-METHYL-GAMMA-DECALACTONE
Synonyms
  • aprifloren (Symrise)
  • 2(3H)- furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-4-methyl-
  • 5-hexyl dihydro-4-methyl furan-2(3H)-one
  • 5-hexyl-4-methyl dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
  • hexyl-4-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
  • 5-hexyl-4-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone
  • 5-hexyl-4-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
  • 5-hexyl-4-methyloxolan-2-one
  • hexyldihydro-4-methylfuran-2(3H)-one
  • 5-hexyldihydro-4-methylfuran-2(3H)-one
  • 3-methyl gammadecalactone
  • 3-methyl-4-decanolide
  • (+/-) 3-methyl-gamma-decalactone
  • 5-hexyl-4-methyloxolan-2-one
  • 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-hexyldihydro-4-methyl-
  • 5-Hexyldihydro-4-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
  • β-Methyl-γ-decalactone
  • 3-Methyl-γ-decalactone
  • 5-Hexyl-4-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37309
FooDB:FDB016328
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

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 184.27879333496
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.805 to 7.855
Refractive Index 1.446 to 1.452 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 110 to 115°C @ 3.5 mm Hg
Boiling Point 275 to 276°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.005 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 110 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.987 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 148.2 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
fruity, lactonic, green, peach, waxy, floral, oily, tropical, buttery
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 188 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) At 100.00 %. fruity lactonic green peach waxy floral oily tropical buttery
Flavor Type: Waxy
waxy, fatty, green, nutty, walnut, lactonic, nut skin, oily
Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) Waxy fatty green nutty walnut lactonic nut skin oily

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Floral

Safety Information

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
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 (±)-3-methyl-gamma-decalactone usage levels up to:
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 4.50 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 5.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
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: 20
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 1.000003.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.300001.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.500001.50000
breakfast cereal: 1.000003.00000
cheese: --
chewing gum: 2.000004.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 1.000002.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 1.000002.00000
fruit ices: 0.500001.50000
gelatins / puddings: 0.500001.50000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: 0.500001.50000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: 1.000003.00000
meat products: --
milk products: 0.500001.50000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: 1.000003.00000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

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):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 80 (FGE.80) - Consideration of alicyclic, alicyclic-fused and aromatic-fused ring lactones evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to a aromatic lactone evaluated by EFSA in FGE.27 (2008)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 80, Revision 1 (FGE.80Rev1): Consideration of alicyclic, alicyclic-fused and aromatic-fused ring lactones evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) structurally related to a aromatic lactone evaluated by EFSA in FGE.27 (2008)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87.
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):67663-01-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :106756
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
5-hexyl-4-methyloxolan-2-one
Chemidplus:0067663018