Description: Sclareolide is synthesized from sclareol, with a faint fragrance of cypress, and is used as perfume fixative.
Molecular formula: C16H26O2;
molecular weight: 250.38;
CAS No.: 564-20-5
Physical properties:
Appearance: white crystalline powder;
melting point: mp 120~124ºC;
specification: 98%;
testing method: GC
Specific rotation: [a]25: +46~+48° (C=1 CH2Cl2)
Application
1. It is mainly used in synthesizing ambroxide, and is less used in preparing essence.
2. It is used as a flavoring agent for tobacco.
3. It can improve the sense of food, so it has been widely used as a food additive in food industry.