gamma-NONALACTONE [ALDEHYDE C18]
FEMA: 2781
CAS: 104-61-0
PRODUCT CODE: NL1090
Odour profile: Coconut, Creamy, Waxy, Sweet, Buttery, Oily
Gamma-nonalactone is a lactone ingredient associated with coconut-like and creamy-fruity character. It is also known by the traditional trade name Aldehyde C18. Riverside Aromatics supplies this Synthetic grade for flavour-industry applications.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate gamma-nonalactone in coconut, tropical-fruit, confectionery and creamy flavour compositions. It can help build a coconut aromatic layer within a larger blend. Assess the complete formulation to determine the desired balance and use level.
A note from flavour chemistry
Despite the trade name Aldehyde C18, gamma-nonalactone is chemically a lactone. Research on butter and margarine quantified gamma-nonalactone alongside several other lactones, illustrating how this family contains a range of distinct aroma molecules.
Butter and margarine lactone research. These observations concern food chemistry and the molecule; they do not identify the origin or manufacturing process of Riverside’s supplied material.
Grade selection and technical information
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