PENTADECALACTONE
CAS# 106-02-5
Description:
PENTADECALACTONE: Pentadecalactone is a lactone of 15-hydroxypentadecanoic acid. It is mainly used in perfume and some skin care products as a fragrance ingredient. Pentadecalactone is one of the key phermones produced by the apocrine glands of the male armpit.
Pentadecalactone is FDA approved for use as an indirect food additive.
Cosmetic Function(s):
- Fragrance Ingredient