gamma-Nonalactone

gamma-Nonalactone is a chemical compound found in bourbon whiskey.[1]

γ-Nonalactone

Names
IUPAC name 5-Pentyloxolan-2-one
Identifiers
CAS Number	104-61-0^Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:10575
ChEMBL	ChEMBL191935
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.927
EC Number	203-219-1
KEGG	C08501
PubChem CID	7710
UNII	I1XGH66S8P^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0034229
InChI InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3 Key: OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H16O2
Molar mass	156.225 g·mol^−1
Odor	coconut
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

See also

• δ-Nonalactone
• Cyclotene

References

1. Poisson, L (July 23, 2008). "Characterization of the most odor-active compounds in an American Bourbon whisky by application of the aroma extract dilution analysis". J Agric Food Chem. 56 (14): 5813–9. doi:10.1021/jf800382m.