Hydroxynonanoic acid, delta-lactone

At a glance

Also known as delta-nonalactone, this material has a distinctive coconut-and-peach character, widely used as an aroma ingredient in fragrance, flavor, and personal care formulations.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Lactone
CAS number
3301-94-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01