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ambrettolide

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name ambrettolide
Trivial Name Oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one
Short Description omega-6-hexadecenlactone
Formula C16 H28 O2
CAS Number 7779-50-2
FEMA Number 2555
Flavis Number 10.003
ECHA Number 231-929-1
FDA UNII S79ZK47L2P
MDL MFCD00209513
COE Number 180
xLogP3-AA 5.50 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 240 omega-6-hexadecenlactone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 7779-50-2 ; OMEGA-6-HEXADECENLACTONE
Synonyms
  • delta6-iso ambrettolide
  • 17-oxa cycloheptadec-6-en-1-one
  • 1-oxa cycloheptadec-7-en-2-one
  • oxa cycloheptadec-7-en-2-one
  • 1-oxa-7-cycloheptadecen-2-one
  • cyclohexadecen-6-olide
  • hexadec-6-eno-1,16-lactone
  • 6-hexadecen-16-olide
  • omega-6-hexadecenlactone
  • 6-hexadecenolide
  • 16-hydroxy-6-hexadecenoic acid omega-lactone
  • 17-oxacycloheptadec-6-en-1-one
  • Oxacycloheptadec-7-en-2-one
  • 1-Oxa-7-cycloheptadecen-2-one
  • 16-Hydroxy-6-hexadecenoic acid ω-lactone
  • 16-Hydroxy-6-hexadecenoic acid lactone
  • Ambrettol

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB37805
FooDB:FDB016950
Export Tariff Code:2932.29.6000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 252.39755249023
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Boiling Point 185 to 190°C @ 16 mm Hg
Flash Point TCC Value 100 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 5.429 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 0.5925 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Soapy
sweet, soapy, musk, amber, fruity, berry
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet soapy musk amber fruity berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 1, 41, (1992) Sweet, soapy, perfume-like with a heavy fruity undertone
Flavor Type: Soapy
soapy, musk, fruity, berry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 17, No. 1, 41, (1992) At 1.00 ppm. Soapy, perfume-like with a fruity berry nuance

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Abronia, Acacia, Amber, Ambergris, Ambrette oil replacer, Angelica, Animal, Crabapple, Autumn, Azalea, Balsam, Bark, Bayberry, Beeswax absolute replacer, Berry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Boronia, Bouquet, Boysenberry, Cabreuva wood, Cassia blossom, Cedar, Cedar forest, Champaca, Cherry blossom, Chypre, Cistus, Citrus, Civet, Clover, Coconut, Colonia, Country meadow, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Daphne, Dogwood, Fern, Fig, Fir balsam, Fir needle oil replacer, Floral, Flouve, Flouve blossom, Foliage, Frangipani plumeria, Freesia, Genet, Ginger white ginger, Gooseberry, Guaiacwood, Guava, Gurjun balsam, Hawthorn, Hay new mown hay, Heather, Herbal, Hibiscus, Hinoki oil replacer, Hollyberry, Huckleberry, Hugonia, Immortelle, Incense, Kewda, Kiwi, Kiwi blossom, Kumquat, Labdanum, Lavender, Leather, Lemon, Lily, Lily of the valley, Lime, Loganberry, Lotus, Lychee, Mango, Millefleurs, Mimosa, Moss, Mulberry, Musk, Narcissus, Oakwood, Ocean sea, Orange, Orange blossom, Orchid, Oriental, Pansy, Papaya, Passion blossom, Passion fruit, Patchouli, Petunia, Phlox, Pine, Pine forest, Plum, Pomegranate, Poppy, Powder, Privet blossom, Rain, Raspberry, Reseda, Rhubarb, Rose, Rose d'orient, Rose red rose, Rose tea rose, Rose white rose, Sandalwood, Soapy sandalwood moss, Spearmint, Spice, Spring rain, Stephanotis, Strawberry, Sweet grass, Tobacco, Toffee, Tonka bean, Tulip, Vanilla, Verbena, Wintergreen, Wisteria, Woodruff, Woody
Flavoring purposes Angelica, Caramel, Chocolate cacao, Cistus, Fruit punch, Fruit tropical fruit, Guaiacwood, Immortelle, Licorice red licorice, Nut, Tea
Other purposes Clean, Dusty, Fantasy blends, Fixer, Intensifier, Rose wild rose, Timber, Wool
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36 - Irritating to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 - Wear eye/face protection.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
(Wohl, 1974a)

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for ambrettolide usage levels up to:
5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 5.10 (μg/capita/day)
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -0.19000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.32000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -0.70000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.19000
fruit ices: -0.18000
gelatins / puddings: -0.00700
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -0.16000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to - Flavouring Group Evaluation 10: Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 2 (FGE.10Rev2): Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30
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EPI System: View
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):7779-50-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :3591866
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
17-oxacycloheptadec-6-en-1-one
Chemidplus:0007779502