Gamma Hexalactone
Gourmand · CAS 695-06-7 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Gamma-Hexalactone delivers a sweet, creamy, lactonic foundation with prominent coumarin-tonka character, evolving through herbaceous-hay nuances and green coconut facets, finishing with warm tobacco-like depth and subtle floral-fruity elegance creating exceptional heart-to-base performance.
At a glance
| Scent family | Gourmand |
| CAS number | 695-06-7 |
| Uses | Versatile creamy modifier for gourmand accords, regulatory-compliant coumarin alternative, sophisticated nuancer for vanilla-tobacco compositions. |
| Typical usage | 0.97% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 200 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | GAMMA-HEXALACTONE |
| IUPAC name | 5-ethyloxolan-2-one |
IFRA usage limits
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
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