gamma-Dodecalactone

At a glance

A rich, creamy, coconut-peach lactone with more weight than gamma-decalactone, used in gourmand bases for a It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Lactone
CAS number
2305-05-7
Profile
fruity, creamy, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01