Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5

Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS129415
CAS No.: 1222-05-5
Assay: 75% min
Product Name: Galaxolide
Molecular Formula: C18H26O
Molecular Weight: 258.40
Synonym(s): 4,6,6,7,8,8-Hexamethyl-1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene
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Description

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Specifications of Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5

 

Appearance:

Colorless transparent oily liquid

Assay:

75% min

Odor:

Musk fragrance

 

 

 

Overview

Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5 is one of the most widely used synthetic fragrance ingredients, prized for its clean, sweet, musky odor and long-lasting performance in consumer products.


 

Applications

1. Personal Care and Cosmetics

Fragrance Ingredient:
Found in perfumes, body sprays, lotions, creams, shampoos, soaps, and deodorants. It imparts a musky, floral scent with excellent tenacity.

Base Note Fixative:
Used as a fixative in perfumes to stabilize and prolong lighter, more volatile top notes.


2. Household and Fabric Care Products

Laundry Detergents and Softeners:
Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5 is commonly used in fabric care formulations for its lasting freshness, even after washing and drying.

Air Fresheners and Cleaning Agents:
Contributes to a pleasant, lingering scent in room sprays, scented candles, surface cleaners, and floor polishes.


3. Industrial Fragrancing

Used in industrial and institutional settings to mask odors or provide ambient fragrance in spaces like hotels, hospitals, and offices.


 

Benefits

1. Long-Lasting Scent

Galaxolide is highly substantive, meaning it adheres well to skin, textiles, and surfaces, releasing fragrance over time.

2. Cost-Effective Alternative to Natural Musks

Unlike natural musks (which are rare and expensive), Galaxolide is synthetic, widely available, and cost-efficient, offering comparable sensory properties.

3. Excellent Blending Capabilities

Its neutral musky base makes it ideal for blending with florals, citrus, woods, and ambers, giving perfumers flexibility and control.


 

Conclusion

Galaxolide丨CAS 1222-05-5 is a widely used synthetic musk compound valued for its clean, musky scent and high stability in a wide range of consumer products. Its role as a fragrance fixative and base note enhancer in perfumes, cosmetics, detergents, and air fresheners makes it a staple ingredient in the fragrance industry. While effective and economical, its environmental profile is increasingly prompting a shift toward more biodegradable and sustainable alternatives in certain applications.

 

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