Δ-Nonalactone
Chemical compound
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δ-Nonalactone is a chemical compound found in bourbon whiskey.[1]
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| IUPAC name
6-Butyloxan-2-one | |
| Other names
5-Hydroxynonanoic acid lactone | |
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| ChemSpider | |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.977 |
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| Properties | |
| C9H16O2 | |
| Molar mass | 156.225 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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