Chemical Properties
(Z)-4-Hydroxy-6-dodecenoic acid lactone has amilky, buttery note. May contain significant amounts of γ-dodecalactone
Occurrence
Reported found in peach, mushroom, sheep and lamb meat and dairy product
Definition
ChEBI: (Z)-4-Hydroxy-6-dodecenoic acid lactone is a gamma-lactone.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: <0.5 ppm; aroma characteristics at 2.0%: sweet, fatty, waxy, dairy and creamy with a lactonic,
fruity nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5.0 ppm: fatty, waxy, creamy and dairy-like with a lactonic fruitness.