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16-HEXADECANOLIDE

Synonym(s):Juniper lactone;Juniperic acid lactone;NSC 33546;Oxacycloheptadecan-2-one

  • CAS NO.:109-29-5
  • Empirical Formula: C16H30O2
  • Molecular Weight: 254.41
  • MDL number: MFCD00039668
  • EINECS: 203-662-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:35
16-HEXADECANOLIDE Structural

What is 16-HEXADECANOLIDE?

Chemical properties

colourless to light yellow solid

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

The Uses of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE

16-Hexadecanolide is used in the manfacturing of perfumes. It acts as masking agents.

The Uses of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE

16-Hexadecanolide may be used as a starting reagent in the synthesis of caeliferin A 16:0.

Preparation

By the persulphuric acid (or other peracid) oxidation of cyclohexadecanone.

Definition

ChEBI: 16-Hexadecanolide is a macrolide.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 17, p. 3409, 1976 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)93057-0

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.

Properties of 16-HEXADECANOLIDE

Melting point: 34-38 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 188 °C / 15mmHg
Density  0.94
refractive index  n20/D1.4680-1.4730
Flash point: >100°C
storage temp.  -20°C
form  neat
color  Crystals from EtOH
Odor musky odor
Water Solubility  Insoluble in water.
BRN  148631
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 109-29-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Oxacycloheptadecan-2-one (109-29-5)

Safety information for 16-HEXADECANOLIDE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for 16-HEXADECANOLIDE

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