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Exaltolide D

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Odour description (decreasing): Sweet, Musky-animal, Rich, Herbal

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Perfume Extract · Material profile

Exaltolide D

Odour description (decreasing)

Sweet, Musky-animal, Rich, Herbal

Supplied as 10% in DPG.

Fruity Herbal Musk Powdery Heart noteBase note 10%

Musk family inspiration

About this material

Exaltolide

An extremely fine and elegant musk. Exaltolide is one of the finest synthetic musk notes that possesses a very natural quality

Exaltolide adds roundness and depth to many creations and has a synergistic effect on the overall bouquet of a composition. It has an extremely sensual effect on the skin, not obtainable from other musks of the same category.

Arctander describes it like this: “Delicately animal, musky and sweet, extremely tenacious odor of outstanding uniformity. Its fixative effect is absolutely unusual in that it is not a physical fixation, but a true fixative and mellowing effect at incredibly low concentrateion of usage. The effect of perfumes containing this Lactone differ from others in the excellent wearability’ introduced by the Lactone. This is particularly conspicuous when the perfume is applied to the skin.” According to Philip Kraft, Exaltolide “is probably the commercial musk with the least side notes.” He therefore recommends using it as a benchmark for grasping the typical odor profile of musk odorants.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Heart note · Base note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

Open Ingredient Explorer

FixativeRecorded in this material profile

Odour strength

Medium

(recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

400 hour(s)

at 10%

Listed reference conditions

Supplied strength is 10% in DPG.

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Heart note · Base note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Generic material data

Molecular identity

CAS-linked compound reference

C₁₅H₂₈O₂

CAS-linked compound reference — Pentadecalactone

This compound record is linked to the explicitly recorded CAS number. It is not supplier confirmation of the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions or complete composition.

Named active material only. These properties do not describe the complete supplied dilution or carrier.

Reference molecular weight: 240.38 g/mol
Reference IUPAC name: oxacyclohexadecan-2-one

More compound properties

Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.

XLogP (computed): 5.8
Exact mass (Da): 240.208930132
Monoisotopic mass (Da): 240.208930132
Topological polar surface area (Å²): 26.3
Complexity: 189
Formal charge: 0
Hydrogen bond donors: 0
Hydrogen bond acceptors: 2
Rotatable bonds: 0
Heavy atoms: 17
Isotope atoms: 0
Atom stereocentres: 0
Bond stereocentres: 0
Covalent units: 1
SMILES: C1CCCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCCC1
InChI: InChI=1S/C15H28O2/c16-15-13-11-9-7-5-3-1-2-4-6-8-10-12-14-17-15/h1-14H2
InChIKey: FKUPPRZPSYCDRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reference data checked 2026-10-27.

CAS 106-02-5 · reference checked 2026-10-27.

Fragrance allergen reference

Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.

Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.

European Union / Northern Ireland

No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.

Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.

Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.

Great Britain

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.

Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.

Product specification

Physical stateLiquidAs supplied

CAS number	106-02-5
Odour description (decreasing)	Sweet, Musky-animal, Rich, Herbal
Odour strength	Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Perfumery use	Effective from the smallest traces, through to 5%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Substantivity	400 hour(s) at 10%
Solvent	DPG to give a 10% Solution of Exaltolide
Physical state	Liquid
Synonyms	16-oxacyclohexadecan-1-one, Angelica Musk, Cyclopentadecanolide, Macrolide, Omegapentadecalactone, Omega-Pentadecalactone
IFRA document scope	Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available.

Additional listed details

Odour Description at 10.00 % in DPG: Musk, Animal, Powdery, Natural, Fruity

Safety & handling

Listed handling information1 hazard statement2 precautions

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local regulations.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.

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Supplementary documents are supplied only where explicitly listed and available. Check documentation information

Purchased as a guest? Follow the SDS request guidance in our Documentation Supply Policy and provide proof of purchase.

Documentation Supply Policy

IFRA formulation guide

Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.

Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.

Cyclopentadecanolide

RESTRICTION · CAS 106-02-5

Category 4 — fine fragrance: 2.4% in the finished consumer product

All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.

All IFRA categories and Standard conditions

Category 1	0.42% in the finished consumer product
Category 2	0.13% in the finished consumer product
Category 3	2.5% in the finished consumer product
Category 4	2.4% in the finished consumer product
Category 5A	0.6% in the finished consumer product
Category 5B	0.6% in the finished consumer product
Category 5C	0.6% in the finished consumer product
Category 5D	0.2% in the finished consumer product
Category 6	1.4% in the finished consumer product
Category 7A	4.8% in the finished consumer product
Category 7B	4.8% in the finished consumer product
Category 8	0.2% in the finished consumer product
Category 9	4.6% in the finished consumer product
Category 10A	4.6% in the finished consumer product
Category 10B	17% in the finished consumer product
Category 11A	0.2% in the finished consumer product
Category 11B	0.2% in the finished consumer product
Category 12	No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements.

CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.

Contributions from other sources: See Annex

Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.

IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION

Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY

Amendment revised: 49

Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022

New creations deadline: February 10, 2021

IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation

Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.

Creative ideas to explore

Creative directions, not tested formulas.

A petal backdrop

With rose and a simple floral accord

Explore the musk material as a setting for a familiar flower. Compare the flower alone and the musk variation through the evaluation, focusing on the texture you perceive and whether the flower remains distinct against its new backdrop.

Quiet woods

With sandalwood and transparent woods

Build a spare wood-and-musk study with only a few moving parts. Compare soft and dry wood directions separately, then choose the combination whose balance feels closest to your intended outline instead of adding every appealing note.

Clean brightness

With bergamot and an airy floral idea

Try a brighter musk direction with citrus as the opening contrast. Assess it beside a matching reference without the citrus, noting how the clean, floral or woody aspects you actually perceive develop over the evaluation.

Volume	10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250g, 500g, 1kg

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier

Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.

While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

1 review for Exaltolide D

Rated 5 out of 5
Paul (verified owner) – September 7, 2025
Just what ups expect from a sweet musk

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

Read the applicable SDS

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available to logged in users who have purchased this item, where applicable.

Documents are not supplied before purchase.

Read the applicable SDS before handling or using the material. Follow its instructions for hazards, protective equipment, first aid, handling, storage and disposal.

An SDS provides information about the material supplied; it does not replace an assessment of the safety or compliance of a finished formulation.

Please note that supplementary documentation—including, but not limited to, IFRA Certificates, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Allergen Declarations, and other regulatory or compositional data—may not be available for all products. Refer to the "Supplementary Documentation" tab to check current availability. If the tab is not present, no supplementary documents are available for the material.

Customers intending to use materials in cosmetic applications, including for the preparation of a Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) under UK and EU Cosmetics Regulations, must contact us prior to purchase to confirm the availability and suitability of any required documentation where it is not explicitly stated. Orders must not be placed in reliance on the assumption that such documentation will be provided where it is not explicitly stated on the relevant product page at the time of purchase.

By proceeding with a purchase without prior written confirmation, you acknowledge and accept that documentation beyond the legally required SDS may not be supplied, and you agree that Perfume Extract shall not be held liable for the absence of such documentation or for any inability to complete regulatory requirements, including CPSR or product compliance obligations.

Products are supplied in accordance with our Documentation Supply Policy

Customer responsibility

These limitations apply to reliance on all documentation supplied, including IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets, specifications and other supporting documents.

Perfume Extract is solely a reseller of this product and is not an agent, official distributor, or affiliated in any way with the manufacturer.

Customers are responsible for determining whether the material and available documentation meet their requirements before purchase, and for assessing the safety and compliance of their finished products.

We do not provide formulation instructions, formulation consultancy or confirmation of suitability at a particular concentration or for a particular application.

Producer identity, detailed sourcing and processing information are not disclosed beyond the information published in the product listing.

Please read our Documentation Supply Policy alongside the product specification and available documentation.

Synonyms, alternative names, CAS/EC references, botanical names, manufacturer references and external links may describe a substance or material family generally. They should not, on their own, be taken as confirmation of the supplied material’s producer, geographical origin, manufacturing process, grade, purity, constituent levels or batch characteristics.

In particular, a synonym or reference must not be used to infer that a material is free from a particular constituent, meets a numerical specification, or is suitable for a particular application or concentration.

IFRA information, allergen declarations, Certificates of Analysis (CoAs), technical data sheets and other supporting documents apply only within their expressly stated scope. A general specification or reference document is not a batch-specific analytical result unless it expressly identifies the relevant batch.

If information appears inconsistent, or a particular characteristic is essential to your purchase, contact us for written clarification before ordering. Do not resolve discrepancies by assuming that a synonym, external reference or document for another grade applies to the material supplied.

We do not confirm characteristics beyond those expressly supported by the applicable product specification or our written confirmation. Customers remain responsible for assessing their complete formulation and intended application.

Nothing in this information excludes or restricts liability or statutory rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.

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