Lactone compositions and methods of making the same

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of making compositions comprising mixtures of lactones. Also provided herein are mixtures of lactones produced by the methods provided herein. An example lactone composition can include a 5-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid-δ-lactone, a 3,5-dihydroxydecanoic acid-δ-lactone, and sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, iron, aluminum, silicon, organic chloride, 3,5-dihydroxydecanoic acid, a carbohydrate, free fatty acids, or a combination thereof.

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