5-Acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,6-Hexamethylindan
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 15323-35-0
A sweet musk note with an amber character and a soft powdery facet. Dry and fruity, it adds a warm musky depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Musk-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Amber |
| Descriptor 3 | Powdery |
| Tenacity2 | 384 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 15323-35-0 |
| INCI Name | Acetyl hexamethyl indan; 1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C17H24O |
| Mol. Weight | 244.37 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-2H-inden-5-yl)ethanone |
| InChIKey | VDBHOHJWUDKDRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetyl hexamethyl indan, 6-acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,5-hexamethyl indan, 5-acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl indan, 5-acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-1H-indane, 1-(2,3-dihydro-1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-1H-inden-5-yl) ethanone, fixolide (Givaudan), fixolide, kosher, ganolid (tonalid), ganolide, 1-(1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-2H-inden-5-yl)ethanone, INCI acetyl hexamethyl indan, musk indane, phantolid (PFW), phantolid crystals (PFW), tonalid (PFW)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 393.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 37.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000111 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.536 |
| Solubility | alcohol; diethyl phthalate; most solvents |
| Appearance | off-white crystals or solid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 2.0 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 2.0 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 2.0 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.0 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 2.0 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 2.0 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 2.0 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 2.0 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 2.0 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.0 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 2.0 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 2.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 2.0 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Phototoxicity |
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