ambrettolic acid
Identification
| Name | ambrettolic acid |
| IUPAC | (E)-16-hydroxyhexadec-7-enoic acid |
| CAS Number | 506-14-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H30 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 270.41270000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J11.668H |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 25.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 20.00 to 22.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Soluble in | water, 4.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | amber |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for ambrettolic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for ambrettolic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
16-
hydroxy-7-hexadecenoic acid
(E)-16-
hydroxyhexadec-7-enoic acid