Description

8-Ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,8-Tetramethylcyclopenta[G]-2-Benzopyran is a high-purity synthetic fragrance chemical belonging to the class of polycyclic musks. This compound matters for its ability to impart a clean, powerful, and long-lasting musky-woody odor profile, which is essential for creating sophisticated and stable fragrance compositions. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fine fragrance, personal care, and home care industries seeking reliable and consistent performance in their products.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: Used as a key musky base note in perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes for its tenacity and blending properties.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a lingering, clean scent.
• Home & Fabric Care: Enhances the olfactory profile of laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and all-purpose cleaners.
• Cosmetic Products: Adds a subtle, substantive fragrance to lotions, creams, and other leave-on cosmetic applications.
• Air Care & Diffusers: Serves as a foundational note in reed diffusers, room sprays, and scented candles for sustained aroma diffusion.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in formulations designed to mask or neutralize odors in various industrial and institutional settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,8-Tetramethylcyclopenta[G]-2-Benzopyran
CAS No.	78448-49-4
Molecular Formula	C18H30O
Molecular Weight	262.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Galaxolide (50% IPM), 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran; HHCB; 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-Octahydro-2,2,6,6,7,8,8-heptamethylnaphthalen-1-ol; Abbalide; Musk 50; Polysynthrene; Hexamethylindanopyran
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Quality Control

Our 8-Ethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,8-Tetramethylcyclopenta[G]-2-Benzopyran is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high purity and olfactory standards required by the fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic musky, woody
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.518 - 1.528
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.005 - 1.015

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