Galaxolide, with the CAS number 1222-05-5, is a synthetic musk compound widely used in perfumery for its clean, sweet, and musky scent profile. It is often employed as a base note in fragrance formulations, providing depth and longevity to the overall scent. Galaxolide is particularly valued for its ability to enhance the diffusion of other fragrance ingredients, making it a popular choice in both fine fragrances and personal care products. In terms of safety and regulatory considerations, Galaxolide is subject to IFRA restrictions, which are important for formulators to consider when incorporating it into their compositions. While it is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics, it is essential to be aware of potential allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals. As a result, proper labeling and adherence to regulatory guidelines are crucial when using this ingredient in formulations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
This is Galaxolide, a polycyclic white musk. It has a soft, clean, slightly sweet musky odor with a woody-floral undertone and a diffuse powdery character. Very smooth and persistent, it gives a laundry-fresh, skin-like warmth that lifts and rounds compositions.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| OCEAN BREEZE FRAGRANCE OIL | — | 20–50% |
| MUSK | 42% | — |
| CANDY CANE | — | 5–10% |
| ENGLISH ROSE OIL | 4% | — |
| LILY OF THE VALLEY | 3% | — |
| LILAC | 2.8% | — |
| GUAVA BASE 270237 | — | 1–2.5% |
| PASSION FRUIT BASE 109223 | — | 1–2.5% |
| GARDENIA | 1% | — |
| MIMOSAL | — | 0.1–0.5% |
| APPLE | — | — |
| BANANA | — | — |
| LABDANUM | — | — |
| LABDANUM FLEURESSENCE | — | — |
| MILK F-TEC | — | — |