Cyclopentadecanolide
[CAS 106-02-5]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Musk and macrocyclic spices >> Macrocyclic spice
• Name: Cyclopentadecanolide
• Synonyms: 1-Oxa-2-cyclohexadecanone; 15-Pentadecanolide; 15-Hydroxypentadecanoic acid lactone
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 240.38
• CAS Registry Number: 106-02-5
• EC Number: 203-354-6
• FEMA: 2840

Properties

• Density: 0.918
• Melting point: 32-38 °C
• Boiling point: 137 °C (2 mmHg)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400