Description

Oxacycloheptadec-13-En-2-One is a high-purity macrocyclic musk compound, also known as Ambrettolide. This specialty fragrance ingredient is valued for its unique, powerful, and long-lasting musky-amber scent profile with subtle floral and fruity undertones. It is a critical intermediate and final product for fragrance houses and cosmetic manufacturers seeking to create sophisticated, high-end perfumes, personal care products, and fine fragrances.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient in premium perfumes, eau de parfums, and colognes, providing a warm, musky, and ambery base note.
• Personal Care Products: Used in luxury soaps, body lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to impart a persistent and elegant scent.
• Cosmetic & Beauty Products: Incorporated into creams, powders, and other cosmetic formulations for its fragrance-fixing properties.
• Household & Air Care: Serves as a fragrance component in high-end air fresheners, fabric softeners, and detergents.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Intermediates: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of other complex fragrance molecules.
• Aromatherapy & Scented Candles: Employed in specialty products requiring a rich, natural-smelling amber-musk character.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxacycloheptadec-13-En-2-One
CAS No.	94022-32-9
Molecular Formula	C16H28O2
Molecular Weight	252.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Ambrettolide; (Z)-Oxacycloheptadec-13-en-2-one; 13-Hexadecen-16-olide; 16-Hydroxy-13-hexadecenoic acid lactone; 7-Hexadecen-16-olide; Cyclohexadec-7-enolide; Musk Ambrettolide; NSC 406306
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Quality Control

Our Oxacycloheptadec-13-En-2-One (Ambrettolide) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure high purity, consistent olfactory profile, and batch-to-batch reliability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity limits are provided and can be tailored to meet the specifications required for fragrance, cosmetic, and personal care applications.

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, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic musky, amber odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (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.