AMBRETTOLIDE

Synonym(s):ambrettolide

CAS NO.：7779-50-2
Empirical Formula: C16H28O2
Molecular Weight: 252.39
MDL number: MFCD00022326
EINECS: 231-929-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-20 15:45:27

What is AMBRETTOLIDE?

Description

omega-6 -Hexadecenlactone has a very strong, musk-like odor. This substance may be prepared from bromohexadecenoic acid, dihydroxy-palmitic acid, aleuritic acid, or juniperic acid.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid having powerful musklike odor. Found in ambrette seed oil.

Chemical properties

ω-6-Hexadecenlactone has a very strong, musk-like odor

Occurrence

Reported found in ambrette seed oil (Hibiscus abelmoschus L.).

The Uses of AMBRETTOLIDE

Flavoring, perfume fixative.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: sweet perfumey, musklike, floral with fruity citrus, powdery berry and seedy nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, woody, soapy, musky fruity and powdery berry nuance reminiscent of raspberry and strawberry

Synthesis

Synthetically prepared from bromohexadeconic acid, dihydroxy-palmitic acid, aleuritic acid or juniperic acid

Properties of AMBRETTOLIDE

Boiling point:	185-190 °C16 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.956 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.479(lit.)
FEMA	2555 \| OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE
Flash point:	>230 °F
solubility	Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Sparingly)
form	Oil
color	Colourless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet soapy musk amber fruity berry
JECFA Number	240
EPA Substance Registry System	Oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one (7779-50-2)

Safety information for AMBRETTOLIDE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.