Cyclopentadecanone

At a glance

Laboratory‑synthesised 15‑membered macrocyclic ketone that gives a warm, ambergris‑like, slightly marine, musky note and serves as a fixative in fine fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
502-72-7
Profile
musky, amber, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01