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
ω-6-Hexadecenlactone has a very strong, musk-like odor
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid having powerful musklike odor. Found in ambrette seed oil.
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
