gamma-Octalactone

At a glance

A light, coconut-creamy lactone used to add subtle creaminess to fruity and gourmand compositions. 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
104-50-7
Profile
fruity, creamy, coconut-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01