Galaxolide (solution 50% in diethyl phthalate)

• Catalog No.: G189001
• CAS Number: 1222-05-5
• M. F.: C18H26O
• M. W.: 258.39844
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1H,3H,4H,6H,7H,8H-indeno[5,6-c]pyran
• IUPAC Traditional name: galaxolide
• Synonyms: Galaxolide White; HHCB; Galaxolide; 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran; Abbalide; 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyrane; Galaxolide 50BB; Galaxolide 50IPM; Pearlide

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 1222-05-5

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Colorless Oil
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Ethyl Acetate
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

Galaxolide is a polycyclic musk (PCM) used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and detergents.

REFERENCES

• Mori, T. et al.: J. Health Sci., 52, 276 (2006)
• Chen Y. et al.: Flav. Frag. J., 21, 822 (2006)