16-Hydroxy-7-Hexadecenoic Acid Lactone
Aroma Chemical CAS 123-69-3
A warm musk note with a musty animal character and a soft ambrette facet. Natural and rounded, it adds a musky depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Musk-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Powdery |
| Descriptor 3 | Animal-like |
Identification
| CAS Number | 123-69-3 |
| INCI Name | Hexadec-7-en-16-olide |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C16H28O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 252.39 |
| IUPAC Name | (8Z)-1-oxacycloheptadec-8-en-2-one |
| InChIKey | NVIPUOMWGQAOIT-RQOWECAXSA-N |
Synonyms
(Z)-ambrettolide, ambrettolide LG, (7Z)-17-oxa cycloheptadec-7-en-1-one, (8Z)-oxa cycloheptadec-8-en-2-one, (Z)-oxa cycloheptadec-8-en-2-one, hexadec-7-en-16-olide, (Z)-omega-6-hexadecenlactone, (Z)-16-hydroxy-7-hexadecenoic acid lactone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 398.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 167.78 °C |
| Density | 0.95500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48200 |
| LogP | 5.516 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.5925 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
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