Aroma Chemical Compendium

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TIC Code No. C106221


Chemical Name 1,4-Dioxacycloheptadecane-5,17-dione
C15H26O4
Synonym Ethylene brassylate
CAS No. 105-95-3 M.W. 270.37

Odor Description
Sweet-musky, somewhat oily odor of outstanding tenacity.

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Can be used in all types of fragrance accords, from floral to animalic. It gives an outstanding tenacity to perfumes and it performs well in all types of applications.

Typical Use Level: Up to 10%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Poor Skin Good
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric Good
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Good
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Good
Soaps Fair Tenacity on Blotter > 1 Week
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Fairly diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Fair    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (25/25) 1.040-1.047 Flash Point oC >100 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 98% as Ethylene brassylate
Appearance Nearly colorless viscous liquid
CLogP 3.024

FEMA/GRAS No. 3543