1222-05-5
Product Name:
GALAXOLIDE
Formula:
C18H26O
Synonyms:
1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno[5,6-c]pyran;Hexamethylindanopyran;HHCB
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless crystals from ethanol |
| Odor | Strong musk odor |
| Boiling Point | BP: 128 °C at 0.8 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 57-58 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 1.75 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Density | 1.0054 at 20 °C/4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00054 [mmHg] |
| LogP | log Kow = 5.90 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions.[Sigma-Aldrich; Safety Data Sheet for 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- hexamethylcyclopenta |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Viscosity | Dynamic viscosity: 12,914 mPa.s[ECHA; Search for Chemicals. 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexmethylindeno |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5342 at 20 °C/D |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1850.5 1837 1834.3 |
| Other Experimental Properties | MP: -20 °C at 101.32 kPa; BP: 318 °C at 101.325 kPa; Density: 0.99-1015 at 20 °C; VP: 0.073at 25 °C; log Kow 5.3 at 25 °C, pH 7. Water solubility: 1.65-1.99 mg/L at 25 °C and pH 5-9. Henry's Law constant: 36.8 Pa-cu m/mol at 25 °C[ECHA; Search for Chemicals. 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexmethylindeno |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Other Aromatic Compounds |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H320:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272:Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 258.4 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 4.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 1 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 258.198365449 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 258.198365449 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 9.2 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 19 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 357 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 2 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Galaxolide is an organic heterotricyclic compound that is 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene substituted by methyl groups at positions 4, 6, 6, 7, 8 and 8 respectively. It is a synthetic musk used as a fragrance in cosmetics. It has a role as a fragrance. It is a member of isochromenes and an organic heterotricyclic compound.