Chemical Properties
The odor of this lactone is comparable to that
of 15-pentadecanolide, but less intense. It is prepared by reacting methyl 11-
bromoundecanoate with the monosodium salt of 1,4-butanediol. The resulting
methyl 16-hydroxy-12-oxapalmitate is condensed to the corresponding polyester,
which is subsequently depolymerized.
Uses
Cervolide can be used for essence for laundry detergent.
Trade name
12-Oxa-16-hexadecanolide=Cervolide (Givaudan), 11-oxa-16-
hexadecanolide=Musk R 1 (Givaudan); 10-oxa-16-hexadecanolide =Oxalide® T
(Takasago).
Safety Profile
A skin irritant. A combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
