| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 1222-05-5 |
| Formula: | C18h26o |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Galaxolide; 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran
CAS Number: 1222-05-5
Molecular Formula: C18H26O
Molecular Weight: 258.39 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid.
Density: ~0.97 g/cm³ (20°C).
Boiling Point: ~326°C (760 mmHg); ~129°C (1.07×10² Pa).
Flash Point: ~146°C (closed cup).
Refractive Index: ~1.499 (20°C).
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, oils, and organic solvents.
Chemical Properties
Structure: Features a tricyclic heterocyclic ring (isochroman framework) with multiple methyl substituents.
Stability: Relatively stable under normal conditions, but sensitive to strong acids/alkalis and UV light over prolonged exposure.
Aroma: Exhibits a warm, woody-musky scent with excellent tenacity, making it a key ingredient in fragrance formulations.
Applications
Fragrance Industry:
Widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, detergents, and household products for its long-lasting musk aroma.
Often blended with other fragrances (e.g., floral, amber notes) to enhance depth and stability.
Industrial Use:
Sometimes used in non-fragrance applications like plastics or textiles for subtle scent retention, though less common.
Safety and Environmental Considerations
Toxicology:
Low acute toxicity to humans (non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic in standard tests).
May cause mild skin/eye irritation in concentrated form.
Environmental Impact:
Persistent in water and soil, with potential bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms.
Classified as a persistent organic pollutant (POP) in some regions due to its slow degradation and ecological risks.
Strict regulations exist in the EU (REACH) and other areas for its use and disposal.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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