Celestolide

CAS NO.：13171-00-1
Empirical Formula: C17H24O
Molecular Weight: 244.37
MDL number: MFCD00046324
EINECS: 236-114-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:35:44

What is Celestolide?

Chemical properties

Celestolide is a musk fragrance that is prepared by reacting tert-butylbenzene with isoprene in the presence of sulfuric acid, followed by acetylation of the resulting 1 (cipher),1-dimethyl-6-tertbutylindane:
The indane is light-stable and is mainly used for perfuming soap and cosmetics.

Chemical properties

A crystalline compound with a musky, sweet, animal odor

Occurrence

Reported found in cooked asparagus

The Uses of Celestolide

Used for fragrance compositions and perfumes with long-lasting fragrance

What are the applications of Application

Celestolide is used for fragrance compositions and perfumes with long-lasting fragrance

Preparation

From tert-butylbenzene

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane(Celestolide) is a member of indanes. It is a synthetic polycyclic musk fragrance. It is used for perfuming soap and cosmetics.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: solvent-like with a dirty, musty brown, earthy nuance.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Trade name

Celestolide (IFF).

Properties of Celestolide

Melting point:	68-70°C
Boiling point:	117°C/0.6mmHg(lit.)
Density	0.957±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
vapor pressure	0.05Pa at 24℃
FEMA	3653 \| 4-ACETYL-6-T-BUTYL-1,1-DIMETHYLINDAN
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly)
form	powder to crystal
color	White crystals
Odor	at 100.00 %. animal musk cedar ambergris woody
Water Solubility	3.29mg/L at 24℃
λmax	253nm(EtOH)(lit.)
JECFA Number	812
CAS DataBase Reference	13171-00-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Ethanone, 1-[6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,1-dimethyl-1h-inden-4-yl]-(13171-00-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethanone, 1-[6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1,1-dimethyl-1H-inden-4-yl]- (13171-00-1)

Safety information for Celestolide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P330:Rinse mouth. P362:Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…