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Oxacycloheptadec-11-en-2-one

At a glance

Oxacycloheptadec-11‑en‑2‑one is a macrocyclic lactone used in perfumery as a fixative, delivering a long‑lasting, musky‑sweet note.

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Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
36508-31-3
IFRA status
Not restricted
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● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09
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