gamma-Heptalactone

At a glance

A mild, coconut-creamy lactone with a light character, used to add a delicate creaminess without heaviness. 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
105-21-5
Profile
coconut, creamy, fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01