Exaltolide Total
Musk · CAS 106-02-5 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
Exaltolide Total presents an extremely fine, elegant musk with powdery softness, subtle sweet-fruity nuances, and a sophisticated clean-animalic duality that evokes sensual skin warmth without challenging facets.
At a glance
| Scent family | Musk |
| CAS number | 106-02-5 |
| FEMA number | 2840 |
| Uses | Premium macrocyclic musk providing exalting fixation, sensual depth, and elegant rounding to sophisticated fragrance compositions across all categories. |
| Typical usage | 1.5% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless solid |
| INCI name | PENTADECALACTONE |
| IUPAC name | Oxacyclohexadecan-2-one (also: Pentadecan-15-olide) |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.42% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.13% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 2.5% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 2.4% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.6% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.6% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.6% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.2% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 1.4% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 4.8% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 4.8% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.2% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 4.6% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 4.6% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 17% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.2% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.2% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $5.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Firmenich | from $5.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | Firmenich | from $11 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Firmenich | from $6.50 | View → |
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