Gamma Dodecalactone
CAS: 2305-05-7
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Identifiers
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CAS number
2305-05-7
CAS (all sources)
2305-05-7
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
2305-05-7
CAS (FraterWork)
2305-05-7
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INCI name (FraterWork)
GAMMA DODECALACTONE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
5-Octyloxolan-2-one
INCI (Hekserij)
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EC number (Hekserij)
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
gamma-Dodecalactone : Dodecanolide 1,4 : Dodecanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-,lactone gamma n Octyl gamma n butyro lactone : Dodecanolide-1:4-(see also-2414): gamma Dodecalactone : 2(3h)-Furanone, Dihydro-5-Octyl- : gamma-Dodecalactone :2(3h)-Furanone, Dihydro-5-Octyl-:
Synonyms (FraterWork)
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Fruity
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Gamma dodecalactone has a buttery, fruity peach aroma with
prominent oily and waxy nuances.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip.
Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)
145
Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)
200
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Description
Gamma Dodecalactone is fruity peach-apricot fatty-peachy musky fattierundecanolide floral-fruity-orientals fruity-topnotes narcotic florals floralfruit nut peach apricot plum butter butterscotch coconut maple.
Odour (PerfumersWorld)
fruity peach-apricot aroma Fatty-peachy somewhat musky odor fattier thanUndecanolide Fruity, Peach-Apricot Aroma
Description (PerfumersWorld)
Gamma Dodecalactone is fruity peach-apricot fatty-peachy musky fattierundecanolide floral-fruity-orientals fruity-topnotes narcotic florals floralfruit nut peach apricot plum butter butterscotch coconut maple.
Comment (FraterWork)
Gamma Dodecalactone opens with the unmistakable richness of C12 lactones—imagine
ripe peaches drowning in heavy cream and melted butter. This isn't the light,
ethereal fruitiness of smaller lactones; it's fruit with gravitas, substance,
and an almost edible quality. The initial burst reveals overripe stone
fruits—peach and apricot—but with a pronounced fatty character that suggests the
richness of coconut cream or cultured butter. Metallic undertones add
complexity, while an oily quality creates mouth-coating persistence that smaller
lactones can't achieve.
Use Gamma Dodecalactone at 0.5-3% when you need fruity notes with exceptional
depth and tenacity. Its heavier molecular weight (C12 versus C10 in Gamma
Decalactone [https://fraterworks.com/products/gamma-decalactone]) transforms the
character from creamy-fresh to fatty-rich. Where Gamma Decalactone provides
bright apricot-peach with lactonic creaminess, Gamma Dodecalactone delivers a
more opulent, buttery interpretation with superior fixative properties. Use it
in gourmand accords where you want fruit notes that won't disappear—think peach
cobbler rather than fresh peach. In tropical compositions, it bridges fruit and
coconut beautifully. Combine with lighter lactones to create dimensional fruit
effects spanning from fresh to preserved.
THE DIFFERENCE A DO- MAKES
The progression from Gamma Decalactone (C10) to Gamma Dodecalactone (C12)
illustrates how two additional carbons dramatically alter olfactory character.
Gamma Decalactone offers creamy peach-apricot with fresh, slightly green nuances
and moderate tenacity; Gamma Dodecalactone provides fatty, buttery peach with
metallic-oily depth and exceptional persistence. The C10 reads as "fresh fruit
with cream"; the C12 as "fruit preserved in butter." This isn't simply about
intensity—it's about quality transformation. Gamma Dodecalactone's lower
volatility means it functions as both a heart and base note, while Gamma
Decalactone primarily serves as a top-to-heart material. Choose Gamma
Decalactone for bright, fresh peachy effects in colognes and fresh florals;
select Gamma Dodecalactone for rich, persistent fruity depth in gourmands,
orientals, and anywhere you need fruit notes that last.
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Notes
Gamma Dodecalactone opens with the unmistakable richness of C12 lactones—imagine
ripe peaches drowning in heavy cream and melted butter. This isn't the light,
ethereal fruitiness of smaller lactones; it's fruit with gravitas, substance,
and an almost edible quality. The initial burst reveals overripe stone
fruits—peach and apricot—but with a pronounced fatty character that suggests the
richness of coconut cream or cultured butter. Metallic undertones add
complexity, while an oily quality creates mouth-coating persistence that smaller
lactones can't achieve.
Use Gamma Dodecalactone at 0.5-3% when you need fruity notes with exceptional
depth and tenacity. Its heavier molecular weight (C12 versus C10 in Gamma
Decalactone [https://fraterworks.com/products/gamma-decalactone]) transforms the
character from creamy-fresh to fatty-rich. Where Gamma Decalactone provides
bright apricot-peach with lactonic creaminess, Gamma Dodecalactone delivers a
more opulent, buttery interpretation with superior fixative properties. Use it
in gourmand accords where you want fruit notes that won't disappear—think peach
cobbler rather than fresh peach. In tropical compositions, it bridges fruit and
coconut beautifully. Combine with lighter lactones to create dimensional fruit
effects spanning from fresh to preserved.
THE DIFFERENCE A DO- MAKES
The progression from Gamma Decalactone (C10) to Gamma Dodecalactone (C12)
illustrates how two additional carbons dramatically alter olfactory character.
Gamma Decalactone offers creamy peach-apricot with fresh, slightly green nuances
and moderate tenacity; Gamma Dodecalactone provides fatty, buttery peach with
metallic-oily depth and exceptional persistence. The C10 reads as "fresh fruit
with cream"; the C12 as "fruit preserved in butter." This isn't simply about
intensity—it's about quality transformation. Gamma Dodecalactone's lower
volatility means it functions as both a heart and base note, while Gamma
Decalactone primarily serves as a top-to-heart material. Choose Gamma
Decalactone for bright, fresh peachy effects in colognes and fresh florals;
select Gamma Dodecalactone for rich, persistent fruity depth in gourmands,
orientals, and anywhere you need fruit notes that last.
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Usage
Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)
Floral-fruity-orientals Fruity-topnotes, Narcotic-florals,Floral-types, , Perfumes And Fruit And Nut FlavorsPeach Apricot Plum Peach, Butter, Butterscotch, Coconut, Maple, Nut, * Relative Odor Impact 200 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 145 hrs
Average use (FraterWork)
1.4% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Used to impart rich, ripe fruity notes and significant creaminess to
fragrances, particularly for sophisticated peach accords.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
No restriction for category 4
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