γ-nonalactone
Sign in to saveγ-Nonalactone is an organic compound with the formula cyclo-. It is a weakly volatile liquid that is colorless when pure, but typical samples are not. It is one of several gamma lactones. Most have fruity scents and several are used commercially.
Chemical data
- Formula
- C9H16O2
- Molecular weight
- 156.22 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- 5-pentyloxolan-2-one
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γ-Nonalactone is an organic compound with the formula cyclo-. It is a weakly volatile liquid that is colorless when pure, but typical samples are not. It is one of several gamma lactones. Most have fruity scents and several are used commercially.
==See also== δ-Nonalactone Cyclotene