delta-Tetradecalactone

At a glance

A rich, musky-creamy lactone with a heavier, more diffusive character than lighter lactones, used in gourmand and musky base accords for lasting power.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Lactone
CAS number
2721-22-4
Profile
woody, creamy, musky
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01