Description

Crassolide is a high-purity macrocyclic lactone compound, identified by CAS NO 66656-91-5, valued for its unique structural and functional properties. It serves as a critical intermediate and active ingredient in advanced research and specialty chemical synthesis. This product is essential for professionals in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for product development.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key musk-like odorant and fixative in the formulation of premium perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a versatile scaffold or intermediate in the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in research for creating new plant protection agents and bioactive compounds with specific modes of action.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable macrocyclic building block for organic chemists in constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in specialty polymers and functional materials due to its cyclic ester structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Crassolide
CAS No.	66656-91-5
Molecular Formula	C16H28O2
Molecular Weight	252.39 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Oxahexadecanolide; 12-Oxahexadecan-16-olide; Oxacycloheptadecane-2-one, 13-methyl-; 13-Methyloxacycloheptadecan-2-one; (Z)-13-Methyloxacycloheptadec-8-en-2-one (for specific isomers); Macrocyclic Musk Lactone; Crassolide (perfumery grade)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Crassolide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific tests, and results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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