Description

Oxacyclohexadec-13-En-2-One is a high-purity macrocyclic musk compound, also known by its common name Exaltolide. This product is valued for its exceptional olfactory properties, offering a clean, long-lasting, and diffusive musky scent profile. It is a critical ingredient for perfumers and flavorists seeking to create sophisticated, high-end fragrance and flavor formulations. Key industries that rely on this compound include fine fragrance, personal care, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: Serves as a premium musk base note in perfumes, eau de parfums, and colognes, providing excellent stability and tenacity.
• Personal Care Products: Used in scented lotions, soaps, deodorants, and hair care products to impart a luxurious and persistent musk aroma.
• Flavor Enhancer: Employed in trace amounts to add creamy, musky nuances to certain high-value food and beverage flavor creations.
• Functional Fragrances: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners for long-lasting scent delivery.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block in the synthesis of other complex macrocyclic fragrance molecules.
• Aroma Chemical Standard: Used in research, development, and quality control laboratories as a reference standard for musk analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxacyclohexadec-13-En-2-One
CAS No.	4941-78-0
Molecular Formula	C15H28O2
Molecular Weight	240.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Exaltolide; ω-Pentadecalactone; 15-Pentadecanolide; 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid lactone; Cyclopentadecanolide; Muscolide; Globalide; 1-Oxa-2-cyclohexadecenone; Oxacyclohexadecenone
EINECS	225-578-1

Quality Control

Our Oxacyclohexadec-13-En-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to meet stringent specifications for fragrance-grade materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and olfactory profile is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flames. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, clean musky odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.468 - 1.472
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.940 - 0.950

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.