7779-50-2

Basic information

• Product Name: AMBRETTOLIDE
• Synonyms: AMBRETTOLIDE;16-HYDROXY-7-HEXADECENOIC ACID O-LACTONE;HEXADECEN-8-OLIDE;FEMA 2555;OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE;oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one;OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE 98+%;ISOAMBRETTOLIDE
• CAS NO: 7779-50-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 252.39
• EINECS: 231-929-1
• Mol File: 7779-50-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 185-190 °C16 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.956 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 1.39E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.479(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: AMBRETTOLIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: AMBRETTOLIDE(7779-50-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: AMBRETTOLIDE(7779-50-2)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 2
• Hazardous Substances Data: 7779-50-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Ambrettolide, also known as ω-6-hexadecanolactone, is a colorless liquid with a strong musk-like odor. It is found in ambrette seed oil (Hibiscus abelmoschus L.) and has a sweet, woody, soapy, musky fruity, and powdery berry nuance reminiscent of raspberry and strawberry.

Uses

Used in Flavoring:
Ambrettolide is used as a flavoring agent for its sweet, musky, and fruity taste characteristics. It is used at a taste threshold value of 5 ppm.
Used in Perfume Industry:
Ambrettolide is used as a perfume fixative for its powerful musk-like odor. It is used at an aroma threshold value of 0.1% to provide sweet, musk-like, floral, fruity citrus, powdery berry, and seedy nuances to perfumes.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Ambrettolide can be used in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing properties. Its musky and fruity aroma can help create a relaxing atmosphere and promote emotional well-being.
Used in Cosmetics:
Ambrettolide can be used in cosmetics for its pleasant scent and fixative properties. It can be added to various cosmetic products such as lotions, creams, and body oils to provide a long-lasting and pleasant fragrance.
Used in Soap Making:
Ambrettolide can be used in soap making to impart a musky and fruity scent to the soap. Its strong odor can help mask any unwanted smells and provide a pleasant aroma to the soap.
Used in Candle Making:
Ambrettolide can be used in candle making to provide a musky and fruity scent to the candles. Its strong odor can help create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere in any room.
Used in Incense Making:
Ambrettolide can be used in incense making to provide a musky and fruity scent to the incense. Its strong odor can help create a calming and soothing atmosphere during meditation or relaxation sessions.
Used in Room Fresheners:
Ambrettolide can be used in room fresheners to provide a pleasant and long-lasting fragrance to any room. Its musky and fruity scent can help create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere.
Used in Insect Repellents:
Ambrettolide can be used in insect repellents due to its strong musk-like odor. Its scent can help repel insects and provide protection against bites and infestations.
Used in Textile Industry:
Ambrettolide can be used in the textile industry to impart a pleasant and long-lasting fragrance to fabrics. Its musky and fruity scent can help create a luxurious and inviting feel to clothing and home textiles.

Synthesis

Synthetically prepared from bromohexadeconic acid, dihydroxy-palmitic acid, aleuritic acid or juniperic acid

InChI:InChI=1/C16H28O2/c17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-18-16/h4,6H,1-3,5,7-15H2/b6-4+