W255505

ω-6-Hexadecenlactone

≥98%

• Synonym(s): ambrettolide
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₆H₂₈O₂
• CAS Number: 7779-50-2
• Molecular Weight: 252.39
• FEMA Number: 2555
• EC Number: 231-929-1
• Council of Europe no.: 180
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901141
• Flavis number: 10.003
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.479 (lit.)
• bp: 185-190 °C/16 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: soapy; sweet
• SMILES string: O=C1CCCC\C=C\CCCCCCCCCO1
• InChI: 1S/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+
• InChI key: HMWPDRYGIBLSHB-GQCTYLIASA-N

Description

General description

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).

Application

• RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ψ-6-hexadecenlactone, CAS Registry Number 7779-50-2.: This study conducted a comprehensive safety assessment of ψ-6-hexadecenlactone as a fragrance ingredient. The research concluded that this compound is safe for use in fragrance products under the conditions evaluated (Api et al., 2024).


• Simple magnesium alkoxides: synthesis, molecular structure, and catalytic behaviour in the ring-opening polymerization of lactide and macrolactones and in the copolymerization of maleic anhydride and propylene oxide.: This study explored the synthesis and catalytic behavior of magnesium alkoxides, including their efficacy in ring-opening polymerization of macrolactones like ψ-6-hexadecenlactone. The findings highlight their potential in producing biodegradable polymers (Wannipurage et al., 2023).


• One-Pot Terpolymerization of Macrolactones with Limonene Oxide and Phtalic Anhydride to Produce di-Block Semi-Aromatic Polyesters.: This research demonstrated a novel method for the terpolymerization of macrolactones, including ψ-6-hexadecenlactone, to create innovative semi-aromatic polyesters with potential applications in advanced material science (D′Auria et al., 2022).


• Fragrance material review on ψ-6-hexadecenlactone.: This review summarized the existing data on ψ-6-hexadecenlactone, focusing on its use in fragrance products and providing a detailed analysis of its safety and efficacy as a fragrance ingredient (McGinty et al., 2011).

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves