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13-Methyloxacyclopentadecan-2-One

Aroma Chemical CAS 868846-58-6

A clean sweet musk note with a soft powdery character and a gentle animalic facet. Natural and rounded, it adds a musky warmth to compositions.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Musk-like
Descriptor 2 Animal-like
Descriptor 3 Floral

Identification

CAS Number868846-58-6
CategoryAroma Chemical

Synonyms

12-methyl-14-tetradec-9-enolide

Physical and chemical data

Solubility alcohol

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.42 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.13 %
Category 3 Eye products 2.5 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 2.4 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.60 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.60 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.60 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.20 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 1.4 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 4.8 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 4.8 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.20 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 4.6 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 17 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 17 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.20 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.20 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles 100 %
IFRA Amendment52
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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