Zenolide

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Musk. The documented product profile combines musky, fruity.

musk

musky

fruity

Effect in a formula

Musk base

texturizer

rounding

Can smooth transitions, provide body and skin proximity, and hold the base together; check for musk anosmia and matrix effects.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer specification for this product grade: Up to 40%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: smooths transitions and extends the background. Medium: builds a noticeable musk body. High: can soften or linearize the accord; also check anosmia and matrix.

Up to 40%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Note impact (source)Heart Medium; Base Low

Tenacity> 48 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS54982-83-1

Chemical name1,4-Dioxacyclohexadecane-5,16-dione

FormulaC14H24O4

Molecular weight256.2 g/mol

Function classKetone

Vapour pressure0.000054 mmHg at 23 °C (0.0072 Pa)

Relative VP bandvery_low

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C a vapor pressure of 0.000054 mmHg (≈ 7.199e-3 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: very_low. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Zenolide

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07