ω-6-Hexadecenlactone

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ω-6-Hexadecenlactone Structure
ω-6-Hexadecenlactone structure
Common Name ω-6-Hexadecenlactone
CAS Number 7779-50-2 Molecular Weight 255.41600
Density 0.956 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.) Boiling Point 185-190ºC16 mm Hg(lit.)
Molecular Formula C16H31O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point >230 °F
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of ω-6-Hexadecenlactone


ω-6-Hexadecenlactone is a macrocyclic lactone generally used as a fragrance ingredient due to its musk-like odor.It occurs naturally in ambrette seeds (Abelmoschus moschatus).

 Names

Name ambrettolide
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.956 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point 185-190ºC16 mm Hg(lit.)
Molecular Formula C16H31O2
Molecular Weight 255.41600
Flash Point >230 °F
Exact Mass 255.23200
PSA 43.29000
LogP 4.64500
Index of Refraction n20/D 1.479(lit.)

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H319
Precautionary Statements P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36
Safety Phrases 26-36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 2

 Synonyms

1-Oxacyclododecan-2,8-dione
7-Oxo-11-undecanolid
oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one
EINECS 231-929-1
7-Keto-undecanolid
oxacycloheptadec-10-en-2-one