Oxacyclohexadec-13-en-2-one, (13Z)-

At a glance

Oxacyclohexadec‑13‑en‑2‑one (13Z) is a synthetic macrocyclic lactone used as a macrocyclic musk with sweet, animalic and amber notes, serving as a base note and fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic macrocyclic musk (Habanolide‑type)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
macrocyclic lactone
CAS number
111879-81-3
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01