Delta-decalactone
Available with historical source reference
generic material identity
Historical technical reference: check current commercial product grade, present specification, and regulatory status separately.
Short profile
very powerful, sweet creamy, nut-like with a heavy fruity undertone; softer and creamier in dilution
Effect in a formula
The supplier describes a sweet, milky odor. Enantiomeric composition is not assigned to the stock.
From the source: Historically used on a small scale as a modifier in heavy florals such as gardenia and tuberose and in musky fragrance types.
Use and dosage
No data available.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
No data available.
Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Good areas of use
Can be paired with related lactones
historical text describes changes in character through dilution and blending.
Chemical context
CAS705-86-2
FormulaC10H18O2
Molecular weight170.25 g/mol
No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.
Source: Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (1969)