Galaxolide

Description

Description:

Other names : Musc 50® ; Pearlide® ; 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-2-benzopyran ; Astrolide ; 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl cyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopryan ; Hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran ; Musk gx

Odor Description: Musk, Floral, Woody, Clean.

Use Level: Up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate for best olfactory representation.

Volatility : Base

Uses in perfumery : Galaxolide® gives hold and trail to a perfume. It is one of the freshest and most heady musks. To be combined with other musks to multiply the facets. Widely used in detergents and fabric softeners. Preferential use in laundry. Often used as a replacement for all other musks in the case of a reformulation at a lower cost.

Natural availability : Galaxolide® is not available in its natural state.

Performance:

Tenacity on blotter: > 48 hours

Burning effectiveness: Moderate

Substantivity Damp: Very Good

Substantivity Dry: Very Good

Chemical Properties:

Molecular formula : C18H26O

Molecular Weight : 258,41 g/mol

Density : 1,037

Flash Point : >100°C

Fusion Point : Donnée indisponible.

Appearance : Colorless viscous liquid

Log P : 5,92

Boiling Point : 304°C

IFRA : This ingredient is not restricted

CAS # : 1222-05-5