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Nirvanolide

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 329925-33-9

A clean white musk note with a soft jasmine floral character and a metallic facet. Diffusive and natural, it adds a luminous musk warmth to floral accords.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Musk-like
Descriptor 2 Fruity
Descriptor 3 Amber

Identification

CAS Number329925-33-9
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H26O2
Mol. Weight238.37
IUPAC Name13-methyl-1-oxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one
InChIKeyNUSRNVWNTPMBJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

Oxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one, 13-Methyl-, Nusrnvwntpmbja-uhfffaoysa-n, 13-methyl-1-oxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one, oxa cyclopentadec-10-en-2-one, 13-methyl-, 13-methyl oxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one, (10Z)-13-methyl-1-oxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one, (10Z)-13-methyloxacyclopentadec-10-en-2-one

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 374.99 °C
Flash Point 157.30 °C
LogP 4.9
Solubility alcohol; water, 2.148 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance Colorless liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.58 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.17 %
Category 3 Eye products 2.5 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 3.2 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.82 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.82 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.82 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.27 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.83 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 4.2 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 4.2 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.27 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 6.3 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.83 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 18 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.27 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.27 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment52
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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