Hexadeca-1,4-Lactone Chemical Properties

Melting point:

40.7-41.3 °C

Boiling point:

196-204 °C(Press: 3 Torr)

Density 

0.912±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Pale Beige

LogP

5.508 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2(3H)-Furanone, 5-dodecyldihydro- (730-46-1)

Hexadeca-1,4-Lactone Usage And Synthesis

Uses

5-dodecyldihydro-2(3H)-Furanone, is a volatile organic compound produced by cooking meats and oils.

Definition

ChEBI: 5-Dodecyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone is a gamma-lactone.