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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C16H28O2
Molecular Weight 252.3923
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of OXACYCLOHEPTADEC-8-EN-2-ONE, (8Z)-

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O=C1CCCCCC=CCCCCCCCCO1

InChI

InChIKey=NVIPUOMWGQAOIT-RQOWECAXSA-N
InChI=1S/C16H28O2/c17-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2-1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-18-16/h2,4H,1,3,5-15H2/b4-2-

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Description

Ambrettolide itself naturally occurs in the seed oil of Abelmoschus moschatus and is a valuable perfume base because of its desirable odor. Ambrettolide have been isolated from the bulbs of Zephyranthes candida also. It has an elegant and tingling top note musk; harmonizes well with floral heart notes; reflects aspects of ambrette seed oil. Different parts of the Abelmoschus moschatus have uses in Ayurveda herbal medicine. Ambrettolide presents in the FDA list of synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants, which might be safely used in food.

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Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Maximum daily exposure on the skin of ambrettolide is 0.0005 mg/kg for high end cosmetic products user.
Route of Administration: Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Ambrette seed oil (where ambettolide is one of the major compounds - 12,96%) at concentration 18 mg/ml showed satisfactory inhibitory effect on B. subtilis, S. aureus and E. faecalis.