Chemistry:Delta-Octalactone

δ-Octalactone

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 6-Propyloxan-2-one
Other names Tetrahydro-6-propyl-2H-pyran-2-one
Identifiers
CAS Number	698-76-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	12252 N
EC Number	211-820-5
PubChem CID	12777
UNII	8AA944C37V Y
InChI InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-4-7-5-3-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3 Key: FYTRVXSHONWYNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-2-4-7-5-3-6-8(9)10-7/h7H,2-6H2,1H3 Key: FYTRVXSHONWYNE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCC1CCCC(=O)O1
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Molar mass	142.198 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Density	1.002 g/cm3
Boiling point	238 °C (460 °F; 511 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

delta-Octalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with a creamy cocoa, coconut, and peach flavor. Its chemical formula is C₈H₁₄O₂.