Chemical Name: 4-Hexanolide
Synonyms: Gamma-Hexalactone; Gamma-Caprolactone
CAS No.: 695-06-7
Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
Molecular Weight: 114.14
Appearance: Colorless liquid
4-Hexanolide CAS 695-06-7
Description
4-Hexanolide Details
Chemical Name: 4-Hexanolide
CAS No.: 695-06-7
Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
Molecular Weight: 114.14
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Specific gravity (25℃) | 1.020~1.025g/ml |
| Refractive index(20℃) | 1.438—1.442 |
| Peroxide value | ≤1.0mg KOH/g |
| Purity(GC) | ≥99.0% |
4-Hexanolide Usage
1. It is often used as a modifier for coumarin in perfumes, such as in lavender, fragrant roses and scented with oakmoss as a sweetener.
2. AS food flavor it is widely used in cream, honey, vanilla bean, caramel and tobacco
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 170kg/drum
4-Hexanolide Storage
Stored in cool dry ventilated place away from light