Name: Gamma Hexalactone
Cas: 695-06-7
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Gamma Hexalactone
Chemical Structure

Basic Info
Gamma Hexalactone (γ-caprolactone, gamma-caprolactone) is a natural substance with the chemical formula C6H10O2. It is a six-membered cyclic lactone in which the ester team is connected to the γ setting (the 3rd carbon atom) on the ring. This substance has a five-membered ring structure including a keto carbonyl group (C =O) and an ester oxygen atom, and the remaining carbon atom makes up a side chain.
Gamma Hexalactone is an anemic to light yellow liquid with a mild fruity fragrance at room temperature. It is generally used as an ingredient in tastes and fragrances since its odor can be used to mimic the scent of fruits such as coconut and peach. On top of that, as a result of its unique chemical structure, gamma-caprolactone is also an essential intermediate for the synthesis of more facility organic particles. For instance, it can be ring-opened polymerized to develop polyesters, and this property makes it possibly helpful in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | -18°C |
| Boiling point | 219 °C(lit.) |
| density | 1.023 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 2.4hPa at 20℃ |
| FEMA | 2556 | GAMMA-HEXALACTONE |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.439(lit.) |
| Fp | 209 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 1.023 |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. herbal coconut sweet coumarin tobacco |
| Odor Type | tonka |
| Water Solubility | 77g/L at 20℃ |
| MF: | C6H10O2 |
| MW: | 114.14 |
| EINECS: | 211-778-8 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Gamma Hexalactone |
| CAS No. | 695-06-7 |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
Flavor and perfume industry: Gamma Hexalactone is widely made use of as a flavor enhancer or fixative in the manufacture of flavors and fragrances. It can give an all-natural and pleasant fragrance and can be well combined with various other flavor components to create complex fragrance mixes.
Polymer chemistry: Because of its distinct ring framework, gamma-caprolactone can form polyesters via ring-opening polymerization. This residential or commercial property makes it a vital monomer for biodegradable plastics. For instance, under the action of specific drivers, it can be polymerized to form polycaprolactone (PCL), a material with excellent biocompatibility and degradability, suitable for medical devices, medicine sustained-release systems, and environmentally friendly product packaging.
Solvents: Gamma Hexalactone is also an excellent solvent that can be used to liquify lots of sorts of polymers and various other insoluble materials. This makes it important in the solution of items such as finishings, inks, and adhesives.
Fine chemical intermediates: Gamma Hexalactone is an essential intermediate for the synthesis of various other complex organic substances. For instance, in the pharmaceutical market, it can be used as a key step in the synthesis of specific drug particles; in pesticide manufacturing, its derivatives can also be made use of to create energetic ingredients.
Food additives:
Gamma Hexalactone can additionally be utilized as a food flavor agent to add an all-natural fruity taste to food, based on compliance with appropriate policies.
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