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Cyclopentadecanolide
Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cyclopentadecanolide is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)11CO2. A colorless solid, it is classified as macrolide lactone. It has some use in perfumery.
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Occurrence and production
Cyclopentadecanolide occurs in small quantities in angelica root essential oil and is responsible for its musklike odor.[3]
Cyclopentadecanolide is produced by ring expansion of cyclotetradecanone. Another synthesis route is the depolymerization of polyesters of 15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid.[3]
Uses
Cyclopentadecanolide is used as a musklike perfume fixative in fine fragrances and as a flavoring agent.[4] It is a substitute for the extremely expensive animal musk.[3]
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