3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone (CAS 541-91-3) — formula C16H30O, molecular weight 238.23 g/mol; category food flavors.
3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone (CAS 541-91-3) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C16H30O comprises 16 C, 30 H, 1 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 238.23 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 8.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, boiling point around 329 °C; 130 °C @ 0.5 mm Hg, LogP about 6.2. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 541-91-3 |
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| Molecular Formula | C16H30O |
| Molecular Weight | 238.23 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 8.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 329 °C; 130 °C @ 0.5 mm Hg |
| LogP | 6.2 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 541-91-3 and molecular formula C16H30O (molecular weight 238.23 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 541-91-3
Its molecular formula C16H30O comprises 16 C, 30 H, 1 O atoms.
Also known as: 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone · 麝香酮
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone is 541-91-3.
Molecular formula C16H30O, molecular weight 238.23 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone, 麝香酮.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone (CAS 541-91-3), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 541-91-3 |
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| PubChem CID | 10947 |
| Molecular formula | C16H30O |
| Molecular weight | 238.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 3-methylcyclopentadecan-1-one |
| InChIKey | ALHUZKCOMYUFRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 5JO79R7S9R |
| FEMA number | 3434 |
| JECFA number | 1402 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.41 |
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| XLogP3 | 6.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 238.229665576 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 238.229665576 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 17.1 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 17 |
| Boiling Point | 329 °C; 130 °C @ 0.5 mm Hg |
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| Boiling Point | 320.00 to 329.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 8.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Density | 0.9921 g/cu cm @ 17 °C |
3-Methylcyclopentadecanone; 541-91-3; 3-Methylcyclopentadecan-1-one; MUSKONE; Cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl-; Methylexaltone; Moschus ketone; dl-muscone; 3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone; 5-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone; FEMA No. 3434; dextro,laevo-muscone; HSDB 1219; EINECS 208-795-8; 5JO79R7S9R; AI3-38746
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 928-JECFA 63/86 |
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| GHS notification summary | 99.7% (1559 / 1564) |
| GHS notification summary | 99.7% (1559 / 1564) |
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This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.7% (1559 of 1564) of all reports.
Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 1559 of 1564 companies (only 0.3% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
3-Methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone is identified by CAS 541-91-3, molecular formula C16H30O and molecular weight 238.23 g/mol. UNII 5JO79R7S9R; InChIKey ALHUZKCOMYUFRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 329 °C; 130 °C @ 0.5 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 320.00 to 329.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 8.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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