5,5-dibutyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one is an almost colorless oily liquid. insoluble in water,
poorly soluble in Propylene glycol, soluble in
alcohol and oils. 4,4-Dibutyl-γ-butyrolactone has an oily, coconut-butter odor and creamy, coconut-like flavor.
Very rarely used in perfume compositions. Used quite frequently in flavor compositions, mainly for imitation Butter, Coconut,
Nut, etc. Concentration in the finished consumer
product is normally about 3 to 15 ppm. Ice
cream demands a somewhat higher level as
compared to candy.
Prod.: (many methods): e. g.: from Butyl
pentanol and Methylacrylate with a catalyst
(Russian patent).
ChEBI: 5,5-Dibutyl-4,5-dihydro-2(3H)furanone is a gamma-lactone.
