| Description | Gamma-decalactone (Decan-4-olide) is a food additive with a fruity peach flavor. Ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-octadec-9-enoic acid) is often used as a substrate in the production of γ-Decalactone. |
| Synonyms | Decan-4-olide, γ-Decalactone, 丙位癸内酯 |
| molecular weight | 170.25 |
| Molecular formula | C10H18O2 |
| CAS | 706-14-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 27.5 mg/mL (161.53 mM) |
| References | 1. Braga, A, Belo, I. Biotechnological production of γ-decalactone, a peach like aroma, byYarrowia lipolytica[J]. World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 32(10):169. 2. Andrade D P D , Carvalho B F , Schwan R F , et al. Production of γ-decalactone by yeast strains under different conditions[J]. Food Technology & Biotechnology, 2017, 55(2):225-230. |