Cyclopentadecanone

Cyclopentadecanone (CAS 502-72-7), commercially known as Exaltone, is a macrocyclic musk ketone used as a fragrance raw material in perfumery and flavor applications. Normuscon is another recognized trade name encountered in supplier and formulation contexts.

It delivers a clean, animalic musk character that anchors and extends fragrance compositions across a range of finished products. In fine fragrance and prestige perfumery, Exaltone functions as a base note fixative.

This material improves longevity and blending cohesion in eau de parfum and eau de toilette formulations. Personal care manufacturers incorporate it into skin creams, body lotions, and hair care products where sustained musk diffusion is a target.

Adhesive and sealant producers use macrocyclic musks to mask processing odors and impart a neutral-to-pleasant residual scent in consumer-facing products. This ensures a better experience for the end user during application.

Coatings and printing ink formulators apply it at low concentrations to manage solvent-associated off-notes in the finished film. This versatility makes it a staple in industrial chemical inventories for odor management.

Cyclopentadecanone is supplied as a solid, typically in flake or crystalline form, reflecting its waxy character at ambient temperature. It is available in fragrance-grade and flavor-grade specifications for global trade.

Documentation is aligned to industry standards expected by cosmetic and flavor buyers. Minimum order quantities and pack sizes vary by supplier, with bulk quantities available for industrial fragrance blending operations.