delta-Nonalactone

Описание

Hydroxynonanoic acid, δ-lactone has a mild, nut-like odor and a fatty, milk-creamy taste. May be prepared by microbiological reduction of the corresponding keto acids, by a patented process.

Химические свойства

Hydroxynonanoic acid, δ-lactone has a mild, nut-like odor and a fatty, milk-creamy taste

Вхождение

Reported as responsible for the off-flavor in milk fat. Also found in melon, butter, chicken fat, grilled beef, cured pork, pork fat and liver, beer, malt and bourbon whiskey, cognac, rum, white wine, black tea, asparagus, mango, starfruit, mountain papaya and cooked shrimps

Использование

Suggested uses are in curry, nut, tomato, tropical, caramel and dairy flavors. In fragrance applications, this compound delivers apricot, butter, grape, passion fruit, plum, tea green and tobacco notes.

Подготовка

By microbiological reduction of the corresponding keto acids; by a patented process