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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.

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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 Number15323-35-0
INCI NameAcetyl hexamethyl indan; 1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC17H24O
Mol. Weight244.37
IUPAC Name1-(1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethyl-2H-inden-5-yl)ethanone
InChIKeyVDBHOHJWUDKDRW-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

CategoryUseLimit 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 Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectPhototoxicity

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