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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-05-19 02:15:11 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-19 17:41:44 UTC</update_date>
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  <common_name>3-METHYL-1-CYCLOPENTADECANONE</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>3-METHYL-1-CYCLOPENTADECANONE is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H30O and an average molecular weight of 238.41 g/mol. 3-METHYL-1-CYCLOPENTADECANONE belongs to the carbonyl compounds, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds.

In industrial applications, this substance is utilized as a fragrance, as well as a flavouring and nutrient. It has been identified in 15 recorded sources across several categories. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in ash trays, bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, other smoking requisites, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, among three other items. In the sector of electrical and electronic equipment, it is present in discharge lamps, electrodes, hybrid capacitors, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Additionally, it is found in food preservation and food contact materials related to food, food processing, and cookware. Exposure to 3-METHYL-1-CYCLOPENTADECANONE may occur through oral, inhalation, and touch routes.</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>3-Methylcyclopentadecanone</synonym>
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  <chemical_formula>C16H30O</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>238.4088</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>238.229665582</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>3-methylcyclopentadecan-1-one</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>cyclopentadecanone, 3-methyl-</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>541-91-3</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>CC1CCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)C1</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C16H30O/c1-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-3-5-7-9-11-13-16(17)14-15/h15H,2-14H2,1H3</inchi>
  <inchikey>ALHUZKCOMYUFRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N</inchikey>
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    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Organic oxygen compounds</super_class>
    <class>Organooxygen compounds</class>
    <sub_class>Carbonyl compounds</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>Cyclic ketones</direct_parent>
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      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organic oxides</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>Aliphatic homomonocyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Cyclic ketone</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxide</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic homomonocyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
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  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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