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W284009

ω-Pentadecalactone

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Pentadecanolide, 1-Oxa-2-cyclohexadecanone, 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid lactone, 15-Pentadecanolide, Pentalide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.38
FEMA Number:
2840
Council of Europe no.:
181
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
10.004
EC Number:
203-354-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
143710
Organoleptic:
animal; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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SMILES string

O=C1CCCCCCCCCCCCCCO1

InChI

1S/C15H28O2/c16-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-17-15/h1-14H2

InChI key

FKUPPRZPSYCDRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

bp

137 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)

mp

34-38 °C (lit.)

density

0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

animal; sweet

Quality Level

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General description

ω-Pentadecalactone is a macrocyclic lactone that can be used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient due to its musk flavor/odor. It occurs naturally in angelica root oil.

Application


  • Simple magnesium alkoxides: synthesis, molecular structure, and catalytic behaviour in the ring-opening polymerization of lactide and macrolactones and in the copolymerization of maleic anhydride and propylene oxide.: Examines the catalytic uses of ψ-pentadecalactone in polymer synthesis, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing polymer properties and industrial applications (Wannipurage et al., 2023).

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

320.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

160 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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Fragrance material review on ?-pentadecalactone.
McGinty D, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 49, S193-S201 (2011)
Polyesters from Macrolactones Using Commercial Lipase NS 88011 and Novozym 435 as Biocatalysts.
Polloni AE, et al.
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 1-14 (2017)
GRAS flavor chemicals-detection thresholds.
Leffingwell JC & Leffingwell, D.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 16(1), 1-19 (1991)

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