γ-Octalactone is a lactone and aroma compound with the chemical formula C8H14O2.[1] It has a coconut flavor. It is also a frequent component of urban aerosols[2] as well as some liquors.[3]
References
- ^ National Institute of Standards and Technology. "gamma-Octalactone". webbook.nist.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- ^ Rogge, Wolfgang F.; Hildemann, Lynn M.; Mazurek, Monica A.; Cass, Glen R.; Simoneit, Bernd R. T. (1991). "Sources of fine organic aerosol. 1. Charbroilers and meat cooking operations". Environmental Science & Technology. 25 (6): 1112–1125. Bibcode:1991EnST...25.1112R. doi:10.1021/es00018a015.
- ^ Fan, Wenlai; Qian, Michael C. (2006). "Characterization of Aroma Compounds of Chinese "Wuliangye" and "Jiannanchun" Liquors by Aroma Extract Dilution Analysis". Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54 (7): 2695–2704. doi:10.1021/jf052635t. PMID 16569063.