Γ-Nonalactone

γ-Nonalactone is an organic compound with the formula cyclo-O=COCHRCH₂CH₂. 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.^[1]

γ-Nonalactone

Names
IUPAC name 5-Pentyloxolan-2-one
Identifiers
CAS Number	104-61-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:10575
ChEMBL	ChEMBL191935
ChemSpider	7424 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.927
EC Number	203-219-1
KEGG	C08501
PubChem CID	7710
UNII	I1XGH66S8P Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0034229
InChI InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-8-6-7-9(10)11-8/h8H,2-7H2,1H3 Key: OALYTRUKMRCXNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCC1CCC(=O)O1
Properties
Chemical formula	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). N (what is YN ?) Infobox references

See also

• δ-Nonalactone
• Cyclotene