Galaxolide
CAS Number: 1222-05-5
Galaxolide (CAS 1222-05-5), also known as HHCB (1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran), is a synthetic polycyclic musk fragrance material with a clean, sweet, musky, and slightly woody aroma. It is one of the highest volume synthetic musk materials globally, widely used in personal care, laundry, and household fragrance applications.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥95.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.527–1.532 |
Applications
- Personal care including shampoos, conditioners, and body lotions
- Laundry detergents and fabric softeners for clean musk character
- Household cleaning products and air fresheners
- Fine fragrance as a base note and fixative in mainstream perfumery
- Baby care and sensitive skin product fragrancing
Key Features
- Clean, pleasant musk character suitable for broad consumer product applications
- Excellent substantivity and longevity on fabrics, hair, and skin
- IFRA compliant with usage guidelines for various rinse-off and leave-on product categories
- Cost-effective synthetic musk widely used as a fixative and diffusion enhancer