Synonym(s)
5-hydroxydecanoic acid lactone; decano-5-lactone
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Delta-decalactone, a substance from the group of lactones, is used as a flavouring agent in cosmetic products.
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Decalactones are lactones, i.e. ring-shaped esters of hydroxydecanoic acid. Hydroxydecanoic acid is derived from decanoic acid (also known as capric acid). The most important decalactones are gamma-decalactone (also called peach lactone) and delta-decalactone. Delta-decalactone is an important flavouring in milk fat (see also butter) and causes the sweet note.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer