Description

Galaxolide is a high-impact synthetic musk fragrance ingredient renowned for its clean, sweet, and long-lasting woody-musky odor profile. This compound is a cornerstone in modern perfumery, valued for its excellent stability, tenacity, and ability to enhance and round out fragrance compositions. It is essential for manufacturers of fine fragrances, personal care products, and household cleaners seeking to create sophisticated and enduring scent signatures.

Application

• Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: A key base note in premium perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes, providing depth and long-lasting musk character.
• Personal Care Products: Used in formulations for soaps, shower gels, shampoos, deodorants, and lotions to impart a clean, persistent fragrance.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Incorporated into laundry detergents, fabric softeners, all-purpose cleaners, and air fresheners for effective odor masking and pleasant scent profiles.
• Functional Products: Applied in candles, diffusers, and other home fragrance products to ensure consistent and stable scent delivery.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in products designed to neutralize malodors in industrial or waste management settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Galaxolide
CAS No.	1222-05-5
Molecular Formula	C18H26O
Molecular Weight	258.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran; HHCB; Musk Galaxolide; Abbalide; Hexamethylindanopyran; 4,6,6,7,8,8-Hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene
EINECS	214-946-9

Quality Control

Our Galaxolide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We adhere to the standards set by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and comply with relevant global regulatory frameworks, including REACH. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, odor strength, and key physical-chemical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor	Characteristic clean, sweet, musky odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.522 - 1.532
Specific Gravity (25/25°C)	1.005 - 1.015

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.