Gamma-Octanoic Lactone /γ-octalactone /gamma-lactone CAS 104-50-7

1. Acts gamma-Octanoic lactone CAS 104-50-7 as a premium flavor additive in food and beverages, imparting a rich creamy-coconut note to dairy products, baked goods and tropical-flavored drinks.

2. Serves gamma-lactone as a key fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and household products, delivering a warm, milky-sweet scent to lotions, candles and air fresheners.

3. Functions as an intermediate in organic synthesis for manufacturing specialty esters and lactone derivatives used in high-end flavor and fragrance formulations.

Store γ-octanoic lactone in sealed amber glass containers at 10–25°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames. Isolate gamma-lactone from strong oxidants, acids and alkalis to prevent ring-opening hydrolysis and preserve its creamy, coconut-milk aroma stability. Wear nitrile gloves and safety goggles during handling; avoid vapor inhalation and skin contact. Reseal tightly after use; dispose of waste in compliance with local hazardous chemical regulations.

γ-Octanoic lactone is an industrial flavor, fragrance and chemical intermediate, not for direct human or animal ingestion in its pure form; undiluted intake can irritate the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, leading to coughing, nausea and abdominal discomfort.

In regulated applications, gamma-lactone enhances the natural creamy-coconut sensory profile of food and beverage products, enriches the warm sweet aroma of personal care items, and serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing high-value lactone-based flavor and fragrance compounds.