10-Oxahexadecanolide
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 1725-01-5
A sweet musk note with a soft animal character and a fruity floral facet. Oily and natural, it adds a musky warmth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Musk-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Animal-like |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 316 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 1725-01-5 |
| INCI Name | Oxalide |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H28O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 256.38 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,8-dioxacycloheptadecan-9-one |
| InChIKey | MZLRFHKWWCSGHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
1,8-dioxacycloheptadecan-9-one, 10-oxa hexadecanolide, 9-((6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy) nonanoic acid omicron-lactone, 9-((6-hydroxyhexyl)oxy)nonanoic acid omicron-lactone, musk nonane, OHD musk, oxalide T (Takasago)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 157 °C @ 5 mmHg |
| Density | 0.97600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46600 |
| LogP | 3.531 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.433 mg/L @ 25 C (est); antiperspirant |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid |
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