Numéro CAS

CAS 3100-36-5 — 8-cyclohexadécénone

8-Cyclohexadecenone is a macrocyclic ketone widely used in perfumery and flavor chemistry for its musky, slightly animalic scent profile, often employed in fine fragrances, detergents, and specialty cosmetics. This chemical is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive odor, derived from natural sources or synthetic processes. It has a CAS number of 3100-36-5, a molecular formula of C16H28O, and a molecular weight of 236.39 g/mol. It is stable under ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling, as indicated by its "Warning" signal word for potential skin or eye irritation. Molekula supplies 8-Cyclohexadecenone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.