Gamma-Decalactone
CAS Number: 706-14-9
Gamma-Decalactone (CAS 706-14-9) is a naturally occurring cyclic ester (lactone) with an intensely sweet, creamy, peach-like aroma that is one of the most powerful and characteristic fruit lactones used in flavor creation. It is the primary aroma compound responsible for the characteristic ripe peach fragrance and is widely used in peach, apricot, and tropical fruit flavor formulations.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.455–1.460 |
Applications
- Peach and apricot flavor in confectionery, ice cream, and beverages
- Tropical fruit flavor formulations for food and beverage applications
- Fragrance in cosmetics and personal care for fruity, creamy notes
- Dairy and cream flavor enhancement in cheese and yogurt products
- Fine fragrance ingredient for fruity-floral feminine compositions
Key Features
- Intensely powerful peach character effective at trace levels (0.1–10 ppm range)
- Natural-origin and nature-identical versions available for label flexibility
- FEMA GRAS approved with long history of safe use in food applications
- Excellent stability in heat-processed food products and dairy matrices