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δ-Nonalactone

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δ-Nonalactone
Names
IUPAC name
6-Butyloxan-2-one
Other names
5-Hydroxynonanoic acid lactone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-5-8-6-4-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3 checkY
    Key: PXRBWNLUQYZAAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-5-8-6-4-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3
    Key: PXRBWNLUQYZAAX-UHFFFAOYAT
  • CCCCC1CCCC(=O)O1
Properties
C9H16O2
Molar mass 156.225 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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δ-Nonalactone is a chemical compound found in bourbon whiskey.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ Poisson, L (July 23, 2008). "Characterization of the most odor-active compounds in an American Bourbon whisky by application of the aroma extract dilution analysis". J Agric Food Chem. 56 (14): 5813–9. doi:10.1021/jf800382m.