Material Compendium Sheet

Product name	METHYL OCTALACTONE™
PFW Code No.	227460
CAS Name(s)	5-Butyldihydro-4-methyl-2(3H)-furanone (C9-H16-O2)
CAS No(s)	39212-23-2
Olfactive Note
Methyl Octalactone™ has an intense sweet odour, reminiscent of coumarin and maple.
Tenacity
Methyl Octalactone™ lasts for more than 11 days on the blotter.
Fragrance Uses
Methyl Octalactone™ is best used in fruity, floral and in powdery compositions. Use level from 0.1% up to 5%. There is no restriction in the use of this product according to the current IFRA-guidelines.
Technical Data
Appearance: A clear, almost colourless to pale yellow liquid. Purity (GLC): 96% minimum (sum of 2 isomers) Specific Gravity (20C/20C): 0.959 - 0.967 Refractive Index (20C): 1.441 - 1.447 Solubility in ethanol 95%: Soluble in all proportions Flashpoint (closed up): Above 101° C
Stability
Alcohol Good Deo pump spray: Good Shampoo: Good Cream rinse: Excellent Hand cream: Excellent Bar soap: Good Fabric softener: Good Liquid detergent: Good Detergent powder: Good Liquid bleach: Unstable
Substantivity
Wet Wash: Coumarin Coconut Dry Wash: Coumarin Hay
Additional Tips
Methyl Octalactone™ is a nature-identical product.