Gamma-nonalactone (aldehyde C-18, FEMA 2781)
Classic creamy coconut‑peach lactone; adds smooth tropical volume.
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Gamma‑Nonalactone (Aldehyde C‑18) has a creamy coconut‑peach character with milky lactonic sweetness. It is a classic coconut note that adds smooth tropical volume and softness.
Fragrance Family: Lactonic/Fruity/Tropical
Top Notes: Coconut, Peach, Milky
Heart Notes: Creamy, Sweet
Base Notes: Soft
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.20%, range 0.05–0.50%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.10%, range 0.02–0.30%
- Home Care Products: typical 0.15%, range 0.05–0.40%
- Candles & Diffusers: typical 0.25%, range 0.10–0.50%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable categories.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Consult IFRA/SDS for allergen listing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored properly
CAS Number: 104-61-0
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Odor | Coconut-like |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
| Content | 95-100 |
| Solubility | 1-5% soluble in 60% ethanol |
| Acid Value (KOH mg/g) | 0-2 |
| Refractive Index (20C) | 1.446-1.45 |
| Relative Density (25/25C) | 0.958-0.966 |
| Other Names |
|---|
| abricolin |
| aldehyde C-18 |
| aldehyde C-18 (gamma-nonalactone) |
| aldehyde C-18 (so-called) |
| aldehyde C-18 chiral natural |
| aldehyde C-18 FCC |
| aldehyde C-18 natural |
| aldehyde C18 |
| aldehyde C18 so-called |
| delta-N-amyl butyrolactone |
| gamma-amyl butyrolactone |
| gamma-N-amyl butyrolactone |
| 4-amyl-4-hydroxybutyric acid lactone |
| 4-N-amyl-4-hydroxybutyric acid lactone |
| gamma-amyl-gamma-butyrolactone |
| d-n-amylbutyrolactone |
| apricolin |
| c-18 aldehyde |
| coconut aldehyde |
| dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanon |
| dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone |
| 4-hydroxynonanoic acid gamma-lactone |
| 4-nonalactone |
| gamma-nonalactone (aldehyde C-18 (so-called)) |
| gamma-nonalactone (aldehyde C-18) |
| gamma-nonalactone (C-18) |
| gamma-nonalactone (coconut aldehyde) |
| GAMMA nonalactone (coconut aldehyde) |
| gamma-nonalactone FCC |
| gamma-nonalactone natural |
| gamma-nonalactone, nature-identical |
| 1,4-nonalolide |
| nonan-1,4-olide |
| nonan-4-olide |
| nonano-1,4-lactone |
| nonanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, gamma-lactone |
| gamma-nonanolactone |
| 1,4-nonanolide |
| 4-nonanolide |
| g-nonanolide |
| gamma-nonanolide |
| nonanolide-1,4 |
| 1,4-nonyl lactone |
| gamma-nonyl lactone |
| gamma-nonyl-gamma-butylrolactone |
| gamma-nonylactone |
| gamma-pelargolactone |
| 4-pentyl butan-4-olide |
| 4-pentyl butanolide |
| 4-pentyl-butanolide |
| 5-pentyl-dihydro-furan-2-one |
| g-pentyl-g-butyrolactone |
| gamma-pentyl-gamma-butyrolactone |
| 4-pentylbutan-4-olide |
| 5-pentyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
| 5-pentyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one |
| 5-pentyloxolan-2-one |
| prunolide |
