Description

Ambrettolide is a high-value macrocyclic musk compound prized for its unique, long-lasting, and elegant scent profile. This material is essential for creating sophisticated and stable fragrance bases in high-end perfumery. It is a critical ingredient for fragrance houses and cosmetic manufacturers seeking to develop premium personal care products, fine fragrances, and luxury home scents.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: Used as a base note in premium perfumes, eau de parfums, and colognes for its warm, musky, and ambery character.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into luxury soaps, body lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a persistent and refined fragrance.
• Home & Fabric Care: Enhances the scent profile of high-end laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners with excellent stability.
• Cosmetic & Toiletry Bases: Serves as a fragrance fixative in creams, powders, and other cosmetic formulations to prolong scent life.
• Functional Perfumery: Applied in functional products where a subtle, clean, and persistent musk note is desired.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Synergy: Used in combination with other aroma chemicals to create complex and novel olfactory accords.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ambrettolide
CAS No.	7779-50-2
Molecular Formula	C16H28O2
Molecular Weight	252.39 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-6-Hexadecenlactone; (Z)-Oxacycloheptadec-8-en-2-one; Cyclohexadec-7-en-1,4-olide; Ambretone; Musk Ambrette (macrocyclic); Ambrettolide (natural); 7-Hexadecen-16-olide; 16-Hydroxy-7-hexadecenoic acid lactone
EINECS	231-931-2

Quality Control

Our Ambrettolide is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of the fragrance industry. Quality is assured through rigorous in-process and final batch controls, including chromatographic purity analysis and olfactory evaluation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific physical-chemical parameters is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

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 strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, powerful musky odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4770 - 1.4820
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.960

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