16-HEXADECANOLIDE
Synonym(s):Juniper lactone;Juniperic acid lactone;NSC 33546;Oxacycloheptadecan-2-one
- CAS NO.：109-29-5
- Empirical Formula: C16H30O2
- Molecular Weight: 254.41
- MDL number: MFCD00039668
- EINECS: 203-662-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:22:54
What is 16-HEXADECANOLIDE?
Chemical properties
colourless to light yellow solid
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
The Uses of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE
16-Hexadecanolide may be used as a starting reagent in the synthesis of caeliferin A 16:0.
The Uses of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE
16-Hexadecanolide is used in the manfacturing of perfumes. It acts as masking agents.
Definition
ChEBI: 16-Hexadecanolide is a macrolide.
Preparation
By the persulphuric acid (or other peracid) oxidation of cyclohexadecanone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 17, p. 3409, 1976 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)93057-0
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Properties of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE
| Melting point: | 34-38 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 188 °C / 15mmHg |
| Density | 0.94 |
| refractive index | n20/D1.4680-1.4730 |
| Flash point: | >100°C |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| form | neat |
| color | Crystals from EtOH |
| Odor | musky odor |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 148631 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 109-29-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Oxacycloheptadecan-2-one (109-29-5) |
Safety information for 16-HEXADECANOLIDE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for 16-HEXADECANOLIDE
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