δ-Dodecalactone – Coconut and Creamy Dairy Flavor Ingredient (FEMA 2401) CAS 713-95-1

δ-Dodecalactone, also known as Dodecalactone, δ-Heptyl-δ-valerolactone, or 5-Hydroxydodecanoic acid lactone, is a premium aroma ingredient widely recognized in the flavor industry for its rich, smooth, and distinctly tropical sensory profile. With CAS 713-95-1 and FEMA 2401, this compound delivers a characteristic coconut-like fruity aroma that, upon dilution, reveals soft and appealing creamy notes. This unique combination makes it an essential component for a wide range of professional flavor formulations.

This product complies with GB1886.146-2015, ensuring consistent purity and reliable performance. It appears as a colorless to yellow liquid with a minimum content (by GC) of 98.0%, reflecting high purity and concentration. The relative density at 25°C ranges from 0.942 to 0.950, and the refractive index at 20°C falls between 1.458 and 1.461.

Expanded Applications (Product Uses):

δ-Dodecalactone is widely used across multiple food and beverage segments due to its versatile coconut, creamy, and fruity character.

Coconut and Tropical Fruit Flavors

This ingredient is ideal for creating authentic coconut, pina colada, tropical fruit blends, pineapple-coconut, and mango-coconut profiles. The coconut-like aroma provides a natural, sweet, and slightly fatty coconut character that is highly valued in tropical flavor systems.

Dairy and Creamy Flavors

Upon dilution, δ-dodecalactone reveals soft creamy, milk, butter, and condensed milk notes. This makes it an excellent choice for milk, cream, yogurt, ice cream, custard, pudding, and cheese flavor systems. It adds smoothness, richness, and a full-bodied dairy character.

Peach and Stone Fruit Flavors

The fruity aspect of this lactone also contributes to peach, apricot, nectarine, and plum flavor profiles, adding a sweet, juicy, and slightly fatty ripe fruit nuance.

Bakery and Pastry Products

In cookies, cakes, pies, cream fillings, and pastries, dodecalactone enhances coconut, creamy, and buttery notes, contributing to a more authentic and indulgent bakery profile.

Beverages

For coconut water, tropical smoothies, milkshakes, coffee creamers, and dairy-based drinks, this ingredient adds a natural coconut and creamy character, improving overall mouthfeel and flavor roundness.

Confectionery

In caramels, toffees, chocolates, coconut candies, and creamy fillings, δ-heptyl-δ-valerolactone provides a stable and long-lasting coconut and creamy profile, especially effective in tropical and milk-based confections.

Savory Applications

At very low levels, this lactone can add subtle creamy and fatty notes to sauces, soups, and dips, rounding out savory profiles.