Galaxolide
Agent Name
Galaxolide
Alternative Name
HHCB
CAS Number
1222-05-5
Formula
C18-H26-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
HHCB; Hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran; 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-cyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran; 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran; Abbalide; Galoxolide; Galaxolide White; Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran; Pearlide; Cyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Hexamethylindanopyran; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Colorless solid with a strong odor of musk; mp = 57-58 deg C; [Merck Index] Nearly colorless viscous liquid; [HSDB] Viscous liquid with a musk-like odor; mp = -5 deg C; [CHEMINFO] Viscous liquid; mp = -10-0 deg C; [eChemPortal: ESIS: RAR]
Sources/Uses
Used as fragrance agent in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and detergents; [Merck Index]
Comments
Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] A reproductive effector and moderate skin irritant; [RTECS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00054 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: