Name | AMBRETTOLIDE |
Synonyms | FEMA 2555 AMBRETTOLIDE ISOAMBRETTOLIDE HEXADECEN-8-OLIDE OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE Oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-on oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one |
CAS | 7779-50-2 |
EINECS | 231-929-1 |
Molecular Formula | C16H28O2 |
Molar Mass | 252.39 |
Density | 0.956g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 185-190°C16mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | >230°F |
JECFA Number | 240 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.479(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless or yellowish liquid. It has a strong animal and musk aroma. Boiling point 185~190 ℃(2133Pa). Soluble in 90% ethanol (1:1). Natural products exist in musk sunflower oil, etc. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
FEMA | 2555 | OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
introduction | yellow sunflower lactone, also known as musk olein and cyclic hexadec-7-enolactone, is a colorless viscous liquid with a strong musk smell. This kind of macrolide, in which the number of carbon atoms is between 13 and 17, has a musk smell. The tone and intensity of the aroma depend on the size of the ring and the position of oxygen in the molecular structure. If the number of carbon atoms is below 12 or above 18, the aroma will be significantly weakened. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 0.32; Cold drink 0.18; Candy 0.16; Baked products 0.19; Pudding and gelatin products 0.007; Gum candy 0.70. FDA,§ 172.515: Limited to Moderate Amount. |
use | food spices. |
production method | can be made of bromodecanoic acid and dihydroxypalmitic acid. Made of aleuritic acid or juniperic acid. |