Delta-Dodecalactone
CAS Number: 713-95-1
Delta-Dodecalactone (CAS 713-95-1) is a medium-chain cyclic lactone with a rich, creamy, coconut-like aroma with warm, sweet, milky nuances, naturally occurring in many fruits and dairy products. It is an important flavor ingredient for creating coconut, cream, butter, and tropical fruit flavor profiles in food and beverage applications.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥97.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.458–1.463 |
Applications
- Coconut and tropical fruit flavor in confectionery and beverages
- Cream, butter, and dairy flavor enhancement in desserts and ice cream
- Bakery product flavoring for coconut and creamy character
- Fine fragrance ingredient for warm, creamy, gourmand compositions
- Cosmetic fragrance for skin care and body care products
Key Features
- Rich coconut-cream character creating authentic tropical and dairy flavor profiles
- Low volatility providing excellent tenacity and long-lasting character in formulas
- FEMA GRAS listed for food flavoring and IFRA compliant for fragrance use
- Widely used in gourmand and food-inspired modern perfumery trends