Ambretone

MUSK • SWEET • FLORAL • AMBER • MUSK
Less than 50% • Readily

 

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

5-Cyclohexadecen-1-one
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₈O

 

SYNONYM

5-Cyclohexadecenone

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Finds extensive use in many fragrance accords, such as delicate florals, animalic, amber, and musk fragrances.

 

OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Not found in nature.

 

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Good
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

 

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Good
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Good

 

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: 00
Days: 00
Weeks: >1

 

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

 

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 10 %

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 170 °C
GC Purity: 98 % min. as 5-Cyclohexadecen-1-one
CAS No.: 37609-25-9
CLogP: 5.82
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Molecular Weight: 236.99
Vapor Pressure: 0.03 Pa at 25 °C