Galaxolide, Musk Gx (Pure, HHCB, Hexamethylindanopyran)
Benchmark polycyclic musk with long‑lasting clean, soft character.
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Galaxolide (HHCB) is a benchmark polycyclic musk with a clean, soft, laundry‑type profile and high substantivity. It expands space, adds diffusion and long‑lasting cleanliness.
Fragrance Family: Musk (Polycyclic)
Top Notes: clean soft lift
Heart Notes: smooth laundry‑style musk
Base Notes: long‑lasting clean musk, highly substantive
Applications:
• Fine fragrance: 0.50–5.00%
• Body care: 0.20–3.00%
• Home care: 0.30–4.00%
• Candles: 0.50–5.00%
IFRA/Regulatory: Use according to current IFRA and regional guidance for polycyclic musks.
Allergen: No listed EU fragrance allergens inherent to this molecule.
Storage: Tightly closed, away from heat/light.
Shelf Life: 24 months (unopened)
CAS Number: 1222‑05‑5
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Odor | Musky aroma |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent viscous liquid |
| Content | 75-100 |
| Other Names |
|---|
| astrolide |
| cyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl- |
| galaxolide 100% |
| hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl cyclopenta-#-2-benzopyran |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl cyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopryan |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl cyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-cyclopenta-g-2-benzopyran |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno(5,6-c)pyran |
| 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno[5,6-c]pyran |
| hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran |
| 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene |
| indeno[5,6-c]pyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl- |
| musk gx 100% |
