Description

3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-Ol is a high-purity macrocyclic musk compound, valued for its unique and persistent olfactory profile. It serves as a critical intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart warm, musky, and animalic notes with excellent stability. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, particularly for creating premium perfumes, personal care products, and fine chemical syntheses.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key component in the formulation of high-end perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes for its long-lasting musky character.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, lotions, deodorants, and shampoos to provide a stable and sophisticated base note.
• Flavor Enhancer: Employed in trace amounts to add complexity and depth to certain flavor profiles in specialty food and beverage applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules and pharmaceuticals.
• Household Products: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners for a lasting, clean scent.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Used in essential oil blends and scented candles for its grounding and warm aromatic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-Ol
CAS No.	62151-56-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	240.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Muscol; 1-Cyclopentadecanol, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanol; 3-Methylcyclopentadecanol; (3-Methylcyclopentadecyl) alcohol; Exaltenone precursor; Macrocyclic musk alcohol; Ambretone alcohol
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fragrance ingredients. Comprehensive testing is performed, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and olfactory profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor	Characteristic musky, animalic odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.900 - 0.920

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