Musk
Galaxolide
Principal synonym: HHCB
CAS 1222-05-5 Aroma chemical
10% ethanol; note commercial grades may be diluted
Quick Olfactory Profile
Odor familyMusk
Odor profileClean sweet laundry musk, floral-woody, persistent
Note behaviorHeart-Base
StrengthMedium
SubstantivityVery High
Suggested evaluation10% ethanol; note commercial grades may be diluted
Description
Clean sweet laundry musk, floral-woody, persistent Note behavior: Heart-Base.
Formulation Guidance
| Typical working range | 2-25% depending grade/concentration |
| Recommended evaluation dilution | 10% ethanol; note commercial grades may be diluted |
| Useful pairings | Florals; woods; ambers; citrus; vanillin |
| Example accords | Clean musk; laundry; floral musk; woody musk |
Usage information is general educational guidance and is not a substitute for safety assessment or current IFRA / regulatory review for your specific application.
Material Information
| CAS number | 1222-05-5 |
| Manufacturer / source | IFF (GALAXOLIDE grades) / qualified distributors |
| Pricing tier | Core |
Documents
Safety Data SheetSDS r10 2026-08 · PDF · 40 KB
IFRA CertificateIFRA 51-2026-08 · PDF · 32 KB
Allergen StatementAllergen 2026-09 · PDF · 27 KB
Certificate of AnalysisLot 14-2026-09 · PDF · 28 KB
Documents shown are current for the grade we stock. Further documentation is available per lot on request.
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