(-)-Ambroxide

• CAT Number: R060244
• CAS Number: 6790-58-5
• Molecular Formula: C16H28O
• Molecular Weight: 236.39
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-naphtho[2,1-b]furan; [3aR-(3aα,5aβ,9aα,9bβ)]-Dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-naphtho[2,1-b]furan; (-)-Ambrox; (-)-Ambroxan; (-)-Norlabdane Oxide; Amberlyn Super; Amberlyn Super PM 577; Ambrafuran
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: -20°C
• 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
• 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
• InChIKey: YPZUZOLGGMJZJO-LQKXBSAESA-N
• SMILES: C[C@]12CCCC([C@@H]1CC[C@@]3([C@@H]2CCO3)C)(C)C

(-)-Ambroxide（Cat No.:R060244）, also known as Ambrox or Ambroxan, is a naturally derived or synthetically produced fragrance compound with the molecular formula C16H28O. It is a bicyclic diterpene and the key odorant in ambergris, known for its strong, sweet, woody, and amber-like scent. Widely used in perfumery, (-)-Ambroxide acts as both a fixative and a fragrance enhancer, adding depth and longevity to scent compositions. It is prized for its stability, low volatility, and excellent skin persistence. The compound is considered safe and non-irritating under standard cosmetic and fragrance usage guidelines.