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Creation date2015-10-09 22:30:56 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:25 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000493
FoodDB RecordFDB008077
Chemical Information
Name5-Methyl-delta-valerolactone
DescriptionIsolated from coconut oil (Cocos nucifera), heated milk fat, butter, chicken fat and yoghurtand is also in various fruits e.g. papaya, pineapple, raspberry, strawberry and plums [DFC]. 5-Methyl-delta-valerolactone is found in milk and milk products, animal foods, and fruits.
CAS Number823-22-3
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(RS)-delta-Hexalactonebiospider
5-Caprolactonedb_source
5-Hexanolactonedb_source
5-Hexanolidedb_source
5-hydroxy-Hexanoic acid lactonebiospider
5-Hydroxyhexanoic acid lactonedb_source
5-Methyl-d-valerolactonedb_source
5-Methyl-delta-valerolactonemanual
6-Methyl-d-valerolactonebiospider
6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-onebiospider
6-Methylvalerolactonebiospider
d-Hexalactonedb_source
delta-Caprolactonebiospider
delta-Hexalactonebiospider
delta-Hexanolactonebiospider
delta-Hexanolidebiospider
delta-Methyl-delta-valerolactonebiospider
Dihydrosorbinoldb_source
FEMA 3167db_source
Hexanolactonebiospider
Tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-oneHMDB
Chemical FormulaC6H10O2
IUPAC name6-methyloxan-2-one
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7)8-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
InChI KeyRZTOWFMDBDPERY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCC1CCCC(=O)O1
Average Molecular Weight114.1424
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight114.068079564
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as delta valerolactones. These are cyclic organic compounds containing an oxan-2- one moiety.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassLactones
Sub ClassDelta valerolactones
Direct ParentDelta valerolactones
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Delta_valerolactone
  • Delta valerolactone
  • Oxane
  • Carboxylic acid ester
  • Oxacycle
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External DescriptorsNot Available
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 200 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
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