d-Hexanolactone is widely used in butter, cream milk, nut, fruit flavors and in cosmetic flavor.
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Applications
d-Hexanolactone is widely used in butter, cream milk, nut, fruit flavors and in cosmetic flavor.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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