Galaxolide

Name: Galaxolide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-045191

About Galaxolide

Galaxolide is an API reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 1222-05-5. Its molecular formula is C18H26O and its molecular weight is 258.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene. Alternative names: Abbalide and Galoxolide.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As a reference sample of the parent drug substance, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Galaxolide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Galaxolide
Catalogue No.	VQ-045191
CAS Number	1222-05-5
IUPAC name	4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₂₆O
Molecular weight	258.4 g/mol
Exact mass	258.1984
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ONKNPOPIGWHAQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1COCC2=CC3=C(C=C12)C(C(C3(C)C)C)(C)C
PubChem CID	91497

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	Abbalide, Galoxolide, Pearlide, Galaxolide White, Cyclopenta[g]-2-benzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-, Hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-cyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran, Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-gamma-2-benzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno(5,6-c)pyran, Cyclopenta(g)-2-benzopyran, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-, 1,3,4,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylindeno[5,6-c]pyran, hexahydro-hexamethylcyclopenta-benzopyran

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Galaxolide?

The CAS Registry Number of Galaxolide is 1222-05-5. It is also known as Abbalide, Galoxolide, Pearlide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Galaxolide?

Galaxolide has the molecular formula C18H26O and a molecular weight of 258.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethyl-1,3,4,7-tetrahydrocyclopenta[g]isochromene.

Which grade and pack sizes of Galaxolide can I order?

We supply Galaxolide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Galaxolide?

Yes. Every lot of Galaxolide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Galaxolide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Galaxolide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.