Description
omega-6 -Hexadecenlactone has a very strong, musk-like odor.
This substance may be prepared from bromohexadecenoic acid,
dihydroxy-palmitic acid, aleuritic acid, or juniperic acid.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid having powerful musklike odor. Found in ambrette seed oil.
Chemical Properties
ω-6-Hexadecenlactone has a very strong, musk-like odor
Occurrence
Reported found in ambrette seed oil (Hibiscus abelmoschus L.).
Uses
Flavoring, perfume fixative.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: sweet perfumey, musklike, floral with fruity citrus, powdery berry and
seedy nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, woody, soapy, musky fruity and powdery berry nuance reminiscent
of raspberry and strawberry
Synthesis
Synthetically prepared from bromohexadeconic acid, dihydroxy-palmitic acid, aleuritic acid or juniperic acid
