gamma-Hexalactone

At a glance

A light, fresh, coconut-creamy lactone used to add a delicate, quick-evaporating creaminess to fruity compos 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
695-06-7
Profile
fruity, creamy, sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01