Nonalactone
(gamma-Nonalactone)CAS number: 104-61-0
Synonyms: g-Nonalactone; Coconut aldehyde; Aldehyde C-18; g-N-Amylbutyrolactone; 4-Hydroxynonanoic acid, g-lactone
Chemical class: Lactones
Industry claims found in: beer, wheat bread, capers, cherry, chicken, clam, guava, butter, beef. cocoa, mango, green tea and papaya
Industry claims used in: candy, baked goods, ice cream, frosting, frozen dairy desserts
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 6600 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes