Cervolide®
CAS: 6707-60-4
BaseMusky
Identifiers
Manufacturer
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CAS number
6707-60-4
CAS (all sources)
6707-60-4
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
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CAS (FraterWork)
6707-60-4
CAS (EU Hekserij)
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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)
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INCI name (FraterWork)
HIBISCOLIDE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
13-oxaheptadecan-2-olide
INCI (Hekserij)
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EC number (Hekserij)
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FEMA (Hekserij)
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UN number
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
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Synonyms (FraterWork)
Musk 781, Hibiscolide, Musk Decanolide
Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Musky
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Sweet, clean musk with fruity-woody nuances; extremely tenacious.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Comment (FraterWork)
CERVOLIDE® is a rare macrocyclic musk known for its radiant softness and deeply
soothing character. A molecule of exceptional pedigree, it blends the airy,
fruity grace of Ambrettolide [https://fraterworks.com/products/ambrettolide]
with the sleek, metallic warmth of Habanolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/habanolide]—delivering a musky signature that
is both elegantly skin-like and subtly enveloping. CERVOLIDE® reveals itself not
as a brute force base note, but as a gentle anchor: quiet, complex, and
tenacious.
Its musky presence doesn’t just linger—it soothes, offering you a rare chance to
design not just for olfactory impact, but also emotional atmosphere.
PERFUMERY USAGE
CERVOLIDE® excels in fine fragrance, personal care, and functional formulations,
where it imparts a natural, second-skin effect. It has remarkable synergy with
ambers [https://fraterworks.com/collections/amber-collection], florals, and
woods, and enhances blooming materials such as orange flower
[https://fraterworks.com/products/orange-flower-absolute-egypt], jasmine
[https://fraterworks.com/collections/jasmine-collection], or rose
[https://fraterworks.com/collections/rose-collection] by extending their drydown
without altering their core identity. Use it to round sharpness, amplify warmth,
or infuse a composition with creamy diffusion and elegant longevity. In white
musk accords, it provides a quiet sophistication that cheaper musks often lack.
PERFORMANCE
CERVOLIDE® is highly stable in soaps, shampoos, and emulsions, with excellent
retention on skin and fabric. Despite its fixative strength, it maintains a
clean, biodegradable profile—a modern musk aligned with green chemistry values.
Its ultra-low vapor pressure allows it to act as a fragrance extender with
minimal environmental footprint.
BACKGROUND
CERVOLIDE® was first described in the late 20th century and quickly gained cult
status among perfumers for its unique musk tone—softer than Muscone
[https://fraterworks.com/products/muscone-laevo], richer than Galaxolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/galaxolide], and more complex than Exaltolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/exaltolide]. It featured in iconic formulas
like The Body Shop’s White Musk and Guerlain’s Derby (both formulas can be found
below), where its subtle fruity-woody nuance added sensual warmth. Today,
CERVOLIDE® remains a quietly powerful tool for perfumers seeking depth,
longevity, and modern musk elegance.
Note: the name 12-oxahexadecanolide, while common, is actually incorrect as it
undercounts the ring size. The correct form is 13-oxaheptadecan-2-olide.
aromachem Best Seller musk
Notes
CERVOLIDE® is a rare macrocyclic musk known for its radiant softness and deeply
soothing character. A molecule of exceptional pedigree, it blends the airy,
fruity grace of Ambrettolide [https://fraterworks.com/products/ambrettolide]
with the sleek, metallic warmth of Habanolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/habanolide]—delivering a musky signature that
is both elegantly skin-like and subtly enveloping. CERVOLIDE® reveals itself not
as a brute force base note, but as a gentle anchor: quiet, complex, and
tenacious.
Its musky presence doesn’t just linger—it soothes, offering you a rare chance to
design not just for olfactory impact, but also emotional atmosphere.
PERFUMERY USAGE
CERVOLIDE® excels in fine fragrance, personal care, and functional formulations,
where it imparts a natural, second-skin effect. It has remarkable synergy with
ambers [https://fraterworks.com/collections/amber-collection], florals, and
woods, and enhances blooming materials such as orange flower
[https://fraterworks.com/products/orange-flower-absolute-egypt], jasmine
[https://fraterworks.com/collections/jasmine-collection], or rose
[https://fraterworks.com/collections/rose-collection] by extending their drydown
without altering their core identity. Use it to round sharpness, amplify warmth,
or infuse a composition with creamy diffusion and elegant longevity. In white
musk accords, it provides a quiet sophistication that cheaper musks often lack.
PERFORMANCE
CERVOLIDE® is highly stable in soaps, shampoos, and emulsions, with excellent
retention on skin and fabric. Despite its fixative strength, it maintains a
clean, biodegradable profile—a modern musk aligned with green chemistry values.
Its ultra-low vapor pressure allows it to act as a fragrance extender with
minimal environmental footprint.
BACKGROUND
CERVOLIDE® was first described in the late 20th century and quickly gained cult
status among perfumers for its unique musk tone—softer than Muscone
[https://fraterworks.com/products/muscone-laevo], richer than Galaxolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/galaxolide], and more complex than Exaltolide
[https://fraterworks.com/products/exaltolide]. It featured in iconic formulas
like The Body Shop’s White Musk and Guerlain’s Derby (both formulas can be found
below), where its subtle fruity-woody nuance added sensual warmth. Today,
CERVOLIDE® remains a quietly powerful tool for perfumers seeking depth,
longevity, and modern musk elegance.
Note: the name 12-oxahexadecanolide, while common, is actually incorrect as it
undercounts the ring size. The correct form is 13-oxaheptadecan-2-olide.
aromachem Best Seller musk
Usage
Average use (FraterWork)
3% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Fixative in fine fragrances and functional products; adds long-lasting
musky warmth and smooths harsh notes.
Alternative Names: 12-Oxahexadecanolide
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
No restriction for category 4
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