Chemical Properties
colourless to light yellow solid
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
16-Hexadecanolide is used in the manfacturing of perfumes. It acts as masking agents.
Uses
16-Hexadecanolide may be used as a starting reagent in the synthesis of caeliferin A 16:0.
Definition
ChEBI: 16-Hexadecanolide is a macrolide.
Preparation
By the persulphuric acid (or other peracid) oxidation of cyclohexadecanone.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
