16-Hexadecanolide

• CAT Number: R026893
• CAS Number: 109-29-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H30O2
• Molecular Weight: 254.414
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,16-Hexadecanolide; 16-Hexadecanolactone; Cyclohexadecanolide; Dihydroambrettolide; 16-Hydroxy-hexadecanoic Acid ο-Lactone; Hexadecanolactone; Hexadecanolide; Juniperic acid lactone; NSC 33546
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: oxacycloheptadecan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C16H30O2/c17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-18-16/h1-15H2
• InChIKey: LOKPJYNMYCVCRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CCCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCC1

16-Hexadecanolide is a macrocyclic lactone used in fragrance and flavor industries for its sweet, musky aroma. It is a key ingredient in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products, providing a long-lasting scent. Additionally, it is utilized in chemical synthesis and research, serving as a building block for more complex molecules in various applications.