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(Z)-musk pentane

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name (Z)-musk pentane
Trivial Name Exaltenone
Short Description exaltenone (Firmenich)
Formula C15 H26 O
CAS Number 14595-54-1
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Nikkaji Number J421.921J
xLogP3-AA 5.20 (est)
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Synonyms
  • (4Z)- cyclopentadec-4-en-1-one
  • (Z)-4-cyclopentadecen-1-one
  • cis-4-cyclopentadecen-1-one
  • 4-cyclopentadecen-1-one, (4Z)-
  • (Z)- cyclopentadecenone
  • exaltenone (Firmenich)
  • (Z)- musk pentane
  • musk Z4 (IFF)
  • (4Z)-cyclopentadec-4-en-1-one
  • 4-Cyclopentadecen-1-one, (4Z)-
  • 4-Cyclopentadecen-1-one, (Z)-
  • (4Z)-4-Cyclopentadecen-1-one
  • cis-4-Cyclopentadecenone
  • Exaltenone

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 222.37141418457
Boiling Point 337 to 338°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 9.6E-5 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 103.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 5.35
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 0.2435 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
Stability
APC: - Unspecified
candle: - Unspecified
detergent: traces - 0.1% Unspecified
fine fragrances: traces - 0.1% Unspecified
shampoo: traces - 0.1% Unspecified
shower gel: traces - 0.1% Unspecified
soap: traces - 0.1% Unspecified
softener: traces - 0.1% Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Musk
musk, animal, natural, gourmand, fruity, powdery
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 376 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1988) At 100.00 %. musk animal natural fruity powdery
EXALTENONE adds a creamy, musky effect. Especially interesting effects can be achieved at low levels with floral, fruity and gourmand compositions. A nice musky-animal note which resembles natural musk Tonkin. It has excellent performance in hair, skin and cloth
General comment Sensual macrocyclic musk, soft, powdery

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Abronia , Acacia , Amber , Ambergris , Ambrette oil replacer , Angelica , Animal , Crabapple , Autumn , Azalea , Balsam , Bark , Bayberry , Beeswax absolute replacer , Blackberry , Blueberry , Boronia , Bouquet , Boysenberry , Cabreuva wood , Cassia blossom , Cedar , Cedar forest , Champaca , Cherry blossom , Chypre , Cistus , Citrus , Civet , Clover , 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 , 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 , Sweet grass , Tobacco , Toffee , Tonka bean , Tulip , Vanilla , Verbena
Flavoring purposes Angelica , Chocolate cacao , Cistus , Guaiacwood , Immortelle , Licorice red licorice , Tea
Other purposes Cabochard , Chanel #5 , Clean , Dusty , Fantasy blends , Fixer , Joy , Rose wild rose , Tabu , Timber
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

European information :
Most important hazard(s):
None - None found.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for (Z)-musk pentane usage levels up to:
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for (Z)-musk pentane flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):14595-54-1
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6365389
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
(4Z)-cyclopentadec-4-en-1-one
Chemidplus:0014595541