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7-Cyclohexadecen-1-One

Aroma Chemical CAS 2550-59-6

A soft musk note.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Musk-like
Descriptor 2 Balsamic
Descriptor 3 Powdery

Identification

CAS Number2550-59-6
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC16H28O
Mol. Weight236.39
IUPAC Namecyclohexadec-7-en-1-one
InChIKeyCMFUATSDNFKABN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

(7Z)-cyclohexadec-7-en-1-one

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 351.00 °C
Flash Point 148.89 °C
LogP 5.847
Solubility alcohol; water, 0.2997 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless clear liquid to solid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.43 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.23 %
Category 3 Eye products 2.2 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 4.3 %
Category 5A Body lotion 1.1 %
Category 5B Face cream 1.1 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.43 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.14 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.43 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 3.5 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 3.5 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.14 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 8.4 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 7.3 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 30 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.14 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.14 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment51
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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