Ambroxide

CAS Number: 6790-58-5

Molecular Formula: C16H28O

Purity: 99.08%

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About Ambroxide

Ambroxide ((-)-Ambroxide) is a bicyclic terpenoid with a complex structure, contributing to its distinctive ambergris scent. It is synthesized from sclareol, a component of the essential oil of clary sage. The synthesis involves oxidative degradation to a lactone, hydrogenation to the corresponding diol, and dehydratio...

Variants

Ambroxan

CAS: 6790-58-5

Ambroxide Specifications

CAS Number

6790-58-5

Molecular Formula

C16H28O

IUPAC Name

(3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran

Canonical SMILES

C[C@]12CCCC([C@@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H]2CCO3)C)(C)C

InChI Key

YPZUZOLGGMJZJO-LQKXBSAESA-N

InChI

1S/C16H28O/c1-14(2)8-5-9-15(3)12(14)6-10-16(4)13(15)7-11-17-16/h12-13H,5-11H2,1-4H3/t12-,13+,15-,16+/m0/s1

PubChem CID

10857465

EINECS Number

229-861-2

FEMA Number

3471

MDL Number

MFCD00134491

UNSPSC Code

12181500

eClass

32039000

HSN No

2932.99.90

CAS Number

6790-58-5

Molecular Formula

C16H28O

IUPAC Name

(3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran

Canonical SMILES

C[C@]12CCCC([C@@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H]2CCO3)C)(C)C

InChI Key

YPZUZOLGGMJZJO-LQKXBSAESA-N

InChI

1S/C16H28O/c1-14(2)8-5-9-15(3)12(14)6-10-16(4)13(15)7-11-17-16/h12-13H,5-11H2,1-4H3/t12-,13+,15-,16+/m0/s1

PubChem CID

10857465

EINECS Number

229-861-2

FEMA Number

3471

MDL Number

MFCD00134491

UNSPSC Code

12181500

eClass

32039000

HSN No

2932.99.90

Appearance

Crystalline solid

Colour

White

Odour

Characteristic

Purity (by GLC), wt%

99.08%

Loss on drying/ solvent residue (%)

0.01%

Shelf life

2 years

Hazard identification

None hazardous. Keep out of the range of children Appearance: White crystal powder Odour: Characteristic

(H) Statements

Precautionary Statements: P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Regulatory Information

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED ON THE U.S. EPA TSCA INVENTORY.