Methyl Octalactone (Whiskey Lactone) (FEMA-3803)
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.
Methyl Octalactone (Whiskey Lactone) gives strong coconut/oak, woody lactonic notes with sweet creamy facets reminiscent of oak barrels. It builds coconut/oak effects, gourmand woods, and adds realism to whiskey/rum themes in tiny doses.
Fragrance Family: Woody – Coconut/Oak, Lactonic
Top Notes: Coconut, oak sawdust
Heart Notes: Creamy lactonic, sweet woody
Base Notes: Woody sweet, coconutty
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.02%, range 0.005–0.20%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.01%, range 0.003–0.10%
- Home Care Products: typical 0.02%, range 0.005–0.10%
- Candles & Diffusers: typical 0.03%, range 0.01–0.10%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable categories.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Not determined. 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: 39212-23-2
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Odor | Rich vanilla-like sweet aroma |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Refractive Index (20C) | 1.441-1.447 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25C) | 0.959-0.967 |
| Assay (CGC, Area%) | 98 Min |
| Other Names |
|---|
| 5-butyl dihydro-4-methyl furan-2(3H)-one |
| 5-butyl dihydro-4-methyl-2(3H)-furanone |
| 5-butyl-4-methyl dihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
| 5-butyl-4-methyl-3,4,5-trihydrofuran-2-one |
| 5-butyl-4-methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
| 5-butyl-4-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one |
| 5-butyl-4-methyloxolan-2-one |
| 5-butyldihydro-4-methyl-2(3H)-furanone |
| 5-butyldihydro-4-methylfuran-2(3H)-one |
| 2(3H)-furanone, 5-butyldihydro-4-methyl- |
| hydroxy-3-methyl octanoic acid lactone |
| 4-hydroxy-3-methyl octanoic acid lactone |
| 4-hydroxy-3-methyloctanoic acid gamma-lactone |
| methyl octalactone |
| 3-methyl-4-octanolide |
| beta-methyl-alpha-octalactone |
| 3-methyl-gamma-octalactone |
| 3-methyloctano-1,4-lactone |
| oak lactone |
| oaklactone |
| quercus lactone |
| whiskey lactone |
| whiskey lactone synthetic |
| whiskeylactone |
| gamma-whiskeylactone |
| whisky lactone |
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