Cyclopentadecanolide is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)14CO2. A colorless solid, it is classified as macrolide lactone. It has some use in perfumery.
Cyclopentadecanolide is used as a musklike perfume fixative in fine fragrances and as a flavoring agent. Its aroma is described as "musk, animal, powdery, natural, fruity, tobacco, coumarinic, heliotrope, and licorice". It is a substitute for the extremely expensive animal musk. == References ==