- CAS number
- 104-67-6
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 23
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Gamma-Undecalactone is an ingredient that imparts a distinctive tropical scent to various products. It occurs naturally in fruits such as guava, passion fruit, and plums. Its aroma is fruity, falling somewhere between peach and coconut to create a pleasant sense of exotic destinations. It is widely used in many product categories, including fine fragrances, cosmetics, personal care products, detergents, and air care and cleaning products. Perfumers often produce a laboratory version of the ingredient that is identical to the natural one, ensuring consistent quality and helping to preserve natural resources. This laboratory version can be derived from various sources, including renewable materials.
Reported natural sources
ApricotsGuavaPlumsApplesPeachesPassion fruit
Additional information
- The name gamma-Undecalactone derives from its chemical structure, where undeca refers to the 11 carbon atoms contained in the molecule. This chemical structure is responsible for its characteristic scent.
- Do you recognize the tropical scent of sunscreen lotions? This is often due to gamma-Undecalactone, which provides that familiar note reminiscent of summer holidays and sunny beaches.
- In perfumery, gamma-Undecalactone is frequently combined with vanilla notes to create dessert-like fragrances, offering a creamy, sweet feel that is particularly popular in women's perfumes.
CAS number
104-67-6
Other names
Undecylene methyl lactonePeach aldehydeγ-n-Heptyl butyrolactoneγ-UndecalactoneUndecalactone gamma cœur5-heptyloxolan-2-onePeach lactonePèche pureγ-Undecyl lactone4-undecanolidePeach pure
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The safety of gamma-undecalactone has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), and a peer-reviewed safety assessment has been published. It can be safely used in everyday products at typical usage levels. Safety assessments of this ingredient have been conducted by various regulatory bodies around the world.
