# Hexadecanolide

Source: https://dupehacking.com/ingredients/hexadecanolide
CAS: 109-29-5

Smells of: creamy, musky
Role: base note, fixative

Hexadecanolide opens with a soft, creamy, and slightly fatty scent that has a subtle floral undertone reminiscent of fresh laundry. As it develops, it reveals a warm, musky depth that adds a smooth, velvety texture to the overall composition. This material is particularly effective in enhancing the longevity and richness of fragrances, making it a reliable choice for adding body without overpowering other notes. It pairs well with floral and fruity accords, as well as with other musks, to create a rounded and harmonious base. The typical usage in formulas ranges from 0.148% to 6.86%, with a common concentration around 0.780%.

## How the catalogue uses it
- Appears in 15 formulas.
- Dose: 0.10% to 24.41%, average 3.10%.
- Most at home in: Woody Aromatic, Citrus, Oriental.
- Usually weighed alongside: Hedione, Muscenone Delta, Ambroxan, Ethyl Linalool, Phenethyl Alcohol, Exaltolide.


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