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Silvanone Supra (Givaudan) | Macrocyclic Musk
Silvanone Supra (Givaudan) | Macrocyclic Musk
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Silvanone Supra – Givaudan
Silvanone Supra is not a single molecule but a proven duo: two macrocyclic musk compounds that together yield a sweet-powdery, slightly animalic character with a nitro-musk hint – and with a dosage range that goes far beyond what most other musk materials allow.
Odor character
- Musky (official sensory profile)
- Sweet, powdery, slightly animalic, with a nitro-musk facet (manufacturer's description)
- Full body, highly substantive and long-lasting
- Colorless to pale yellow, liquid
Role in the formula
Silvanone Supra is a blend of two macrocyclic musk compounds: cyclopentadecanone (also known in the trade as "Exaltone") and hexadecanolide, dissolved in isopropyl myristate. According to the manufacturer it is highly substantive and long-lasting and can be used in practically all application areas to lend compositions body and tenacity. It blends well with woody and ambered notes and lends floral creations – particularly demanding white flowers, spicy clove and oriental accords – additional richness. Notable is the officially stated usage range of up to 20% – a considerably wider window than most other musk materials in our range.
Use in perfumery
Silvanone Supra is suited to musk accords, white-flower compositions, spicy clove accords and oriental and woody-ambered structures. Its character changes noticeably with dosage: at higher concentration it appears more nuanced and slightly metallic, while in fine dilution the powdery and musky facets unfold most clearly.
Practical note: dissolving, storing, combining
Dissolving: Supplied as a 70% solution in isopropyl myristate, and therefore readily miscible with ethanol, DPG and common perfumery solvents.
Storing: Store at 10–30 °C, dry, protected from light, keep containers tightly closed.
Combining: Blends well with woody and ambered notes. Givaudan itself lists Silvanone Supra in official teaching formulas, for instance in a men's cologne structure together with tonka-bean resinoid, elemi resin and ethylene brassylate. It is also worth testing in combination with other musk materials from our range, such as Ambrettolide or Velvione, for multi-layered musk accords.
Safety information
Silvanone Supra is classified under GHS as hazardous to water (Aquatic Acute 1 and Aquatic Chronic 1, H400/H410 – very toxic to aquatic life, also with long-lasting effects). Unlike many other aroma molecules, there is no classification for skin or eye irritation or sensitization.
The flash point is above 100 °C. For transport, the classification UN 3082, Class 9, Packing Group III, applies, as a marine pollutant. In Germany this corresponds to water hazard class 2.
Physico-chemical properties
| Manufacturer | Givaudan |
| Chemical name | Cyclopentadecanone and hexadecanolide (70% solution in isopropyl myristate) |
| Composition | Cyclopentadecanone 39.0% · hexadecanolide 29.8% · isopropyl myristate 29.3% |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow, liquid |
| Density | 0.907 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Refractive index | 1.4627 at 20 °C |
| Boiling point | 300 °C |
| Flash point | >100 °C |
| Givaudan code | 21051233 |
FAQ
Is Silvanone Supra a single molecule?
No, it is a blend of two macrocyclic musk compounds (cyclopentadecanone and hexadecanolide), dissolved in isopropyl myristate.
What dosage should be used?
Givaudan states an official usage range of up to 20% – considerably more than most other musk materials.
What does Silvanone Supra combine well with?
Woody and ambered notes as well as white-flower, clove and oriental accords have proven effective.
Hazard Information (CLP Labelling)
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements (H):
H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (P):
P273 – Avoid release to the environment.
P391 – Collect spillage.
P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Mixture: Silvanone Supra (cyclopentadecanone / hexadecanolide in isopropyl myristate). The relevant CLP hazard-labelling elements (pictogram, signal word, H and P statements) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), as amended, are reproduced here in full. The legally binding labelling appears on the packaging.
Important note
This product is a perfumery raw material intended exclusively for fragrance development, creative experimentation, education and the study of perfumery materials. It is not a finished cosmetic product. Please use responsibly.
