Description
5-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid δ-lactone has a sweet, lactonic, herbaceous odor with celery jasmine notes.
Chemical Properties
5-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid δ-lactone has a sweet, lactonic, herbaceous odor with celery-jasmine notes.
Occurrence
Reported found in blackberries, cane molasses, massoi bark and oils of Polyanthes tuberosa and sweet grass
Uses
(R)-2-decen-5-olide is used as gB 2760-1998 specifies the permitted use of food flavorings.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: creamy, coconut, milky, green and slightly fruity