Pentadecanolide

Description

Pentadecanolide is identified by CAS 106-02-5, molecular formula C15H28O2 and molecular weight 240.21 g/mol. UNII OK17S3S98K; ChEBI 177420; InChIKey FKUPPRZPSYCDRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 137.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 52 - 53 °C; LogP: 6.100.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	106-02-5
PubChem CID	235414
Molecular formula	C15H28O2
Molecular weight	240.21 g/mol
IUPAC name	oxacyclohexadecan-2-one
InChIKey	FKUPPRZPSYCDRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
UNII (FDA)	OK17S3S98K
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:177420
FEMA number	2840
JECFA number	239

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	240.38
XLogP3	5.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	240.208930132
Monoisotopic Mass	240.208930132
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	17
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	137.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	52 - 53 °C
LogP	6.100

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Liquid
• Solid
• white to pale yellow solid
• (in ethanol)

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Floral No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	14.8% (270 / 1826)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	14.8% (270 / 1826)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (13.5%), H411 (82.8%), H413

Documented Uses

• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Information on 44 consumer products that contain Pentadecalactone in the following categories is provided:
• Angelica lactone; Cyclopentadecanolide; 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid, ω-lactone; Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one; Pentadecalactone; ω-Pentadecalactone; Pentadecanolide; Cyclopentadecanolid Supra (commercial name); Exaltex (commercial name); Exaltolide (commercial name); Macrolide (commercial name); Muskalactone (commercial name); Pentalide (commercial name); Thibetolide (commercial name)
• IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards
• Restriction: This material should be used only in the limited quantity as stated in the Standard

Synonyms

Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one; 106-02-5; Cyclopentadecanolide; Exaltolide; Pentalide; Pentadecan-15-olide; Muskolactone; Thibetolide; PENTADECALACTONE; omega-Pentadecalactone; FEMA No. 2840; OK17S3S98K; DTXSID6044359; NSC-36763; EXALTEX; DTXCID4024359

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Pentadecanolide?

CAS 106-02-5; molecular formula C15H28O2; molecular weight 240.21 g/mol.

What other names is Pentadecanolide known by?

Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one, 106-02-5, Cyclopentadecanolide, Exaltolide, Pentalide, Pentadecan-15-olide.

What is the regulatory status of Pentadecanolide?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is Pentadecanolide classified as hazardous?

14.8% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (270 of 1826).

What are the key physical properties of Pentadecanolide?

Boiling Point: 137.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 52 - 53 °C; LogP: 6.100.

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