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(-)-Ambroxide

Also known as Ambroxide, Ambroxan, (-)-ambrox

CAS 6790-58-5Formula C16H28OMolar mass 236.40 g/molEC 229-861-2
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(-)-Ambroxide chemical structure, C16H28O, CAS 6790-58-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
6790-58-5
Formula
C16H28O
Molar mass
236.40 g/mol
Physical form
Liquid
HS code
293299
Category
Musks and fixatives
Illustrative photo, 200 litre steel drums of liquid in a chemical plant
Typical packagingIllustrative packaging image, not the actual product

What is (-)-Ambroxide?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Ambroxan is a diterpenoid derived from sclareol that is responsible for the odour of ambergris (a solid, waxy, flammable substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales). It is a diterpenoid and an organic heterotricyclic compound.

Identifiers

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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
CAS number
6790-58-5 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 100679-85-4
EC number
229-861-2
Molecular formula
C16H28O
UNII
K60YJF1E9A, TD34B3O8M9
MDL number
MFCD00134491
INCI name
AMBROXIDE
InChIKey
YPZUZOLGGMJZJO-LQKXBSAESA-N
InChI
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
Canonical SMILES
CC1(C)CCCC2(C)C1CCC1(C)OCCC12
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@]12CCCC([C@@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H]2CCO3)C)(C)C

Synonyms

  • Ambroxide
  • Ambroxan
  • (-)-ambrox
  • Ambroxide, (-)-
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan
  • Ambermox
  • Ambrofix
  • Orcanox
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran
  • (-)-Norlabdane oxide
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-
  • Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphtho(2,1-b)furan, (3aR-(3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta))-
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-rel-
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR-(3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta))-
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta)-
  • Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3a.alpha.,5a.beta.,9a.alpha.,9b.beta.)-
  • Naphtho(2,1-b)furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, (3ar-(3a.alpha.,5a.beta.,9a.alpha.,9b.beta.))-
  • Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-, [3aR-(3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta)]-
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho(2,1-b)furan
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo(e)(1)benzofuran
  • Ambroxide, (+-)-
  • (+-)-(3A.alpha.,5a.beta.,9a.alpha.,9b.beta.)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho(2,1-b)furan
  • (+-)-(3Aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho(2,1-b)furan
  • (+/-)-Ambrox
Show all 36 synonyms
  • Ambroxide, (+/-)-
  • 8alpha,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane
  • Ambroxane
  • 1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo[8.3.0.0(4,9)]tridecane
  • 1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4,9))tridecane, (-)-
  • Ambroxide (Standard)
  • (-)-Ambroxide, 99%
  • (-)-Ambroxide, >=99%
  • (-)-Ambroxide, analytical standard
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-dodecahydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan
  • (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyldodecahydronaphtho

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

Physical form
Liquidexp.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
236.40 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
236.214 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
4.41calc.
Topological polar surface area
9.23 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
17calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
4calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC2C(C1)CCC1OCCC12

C1CCC2C(C1)CCC1OCCC12

3 rings, 13 atoms.

9 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Industrial uses: Fragrance.

Consumer uses: Fragrance.

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name AMBROXIDE(fragrance, perfuming)

Functional uses

  • Flavouring and nutrient
  • Fragrance

Cosmetic functions

  • Fragrance
  • Perfuming

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Active in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code (-)-Ambroxide is traded under.

HS 2932.99Indicative HS code

Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other

World exports in 2024
$3.81B
+10.3% vs 2023, imports $7.05B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China28.9%
  2. Switzerland * partner reported12.7%
  3. Germany7.8%
Top importers
  1. United States49.7%
  2. China11.9%
  3. India * partner reported3.3%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for (-)-Ambroxide is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about (-)-Ambroxide, based on the data on this page

What is (-)-Ambroxide?

Ambroxan is a diterpenoid derived from sclareol that is responsible for the odour of ambergris (a solid, waxy, flammable substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales). It is a diterpenoid and an organic heterotricyclic compound.

What is the CAS number of (-)-Ambroxide?

The CAS registry number of (-)-Ambroxide is 6790-58-5. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 100679-85-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (-)-Ambroxide?

The molecular formula of (-)-Ambroxide is C16H28O and its molar mass is 236.40 g/mol.

What is (-)-Ambroxide used for?

Industrial uses: Fragrance. Consumer uses: Fragrance.

Is (-)-Ambroxide hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for (-)-Ambroxide is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of (-)-Ambroxide?

(-)-Ambroxide is usually classified under HS code 293299 (Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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