Γ-Octalactone Explained

γ-Octalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with the chemical formula C8H14O2.[1] It has a coconut flavor. It is also a frequent component of urban aerosols[2] as well as some liquors.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: gamma-Octalactone. National Institute of Standards and Technology . webbook.nist.gov . 2017-09-07.
  2. 10.1021/es00018a015 . Sources of fine organic aerosol. 1. Charbroilers and meat cooking operations . 1991 . Rogge . Wolfgang F. . Hildemann . Lynn M. . Mazurek . Monica A. . Cass . Glen R. . Simoneit . Bernd R. T. . Environmental Science & Technology . 25 . 6 . 1112–1125 . 1991EnST...25.1112R .
  3. 10.1021/jf052635t . Characterization of Aroma Compounds of Chinese "Wuliangye" and "Jiannanchun" Liquors by Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis . 2006 . Fan . Wenlai . Qian . Michael C. . Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry . 54 . 7 . 2695–2704 . 16569063 .

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