Delta-Dodecalactone is a lactone compound known for its intense, creamy, and fruity aroma, with nuances of peach, coconut, and apricot. It is used in perfumery to add a rich, enveloping, fruity-floral character to fragrances, contributing to a luxurious and sensual scent experience.
Employed to provide a creamy, fruity sweetness to a wide range of fragrance types, particularly effective in exotic, tropical, and gourmand scents.
IUPAC Name: 6-heptyloxan-2-oneCAS Number: 713-95-1
Molecular Formula: C12H22O2
Molecular Weight: 198.30 g/mol
Class: Lactone
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: DELTA-DODECALACTONE 2: 6-Heptyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one 3: 5-Dodecanolide 4: delta-Dodecanolactone 5: 6-heptyloxan-2-one 6: Dodecan-5-olide 7: 5-Dodecalactone 8: Dodecanolide-1,5
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Intense, Creamy, Fruity, Coconut, Apricot
2: Creamy, Fruity, Milky
3: Fruity, Peach-like, Buttery
4: Peachy, fatty, with a sweet and slightly fruity character