Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)

$20.00
Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)
Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)
Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)
Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)

Galaxolide® (Soft Musk Molecule 50% in DEP)

$20.00
Size 5ml

Fragrance Material | Aroma Molecule in dilution

Galaxolide® is a pre-diluted form of HHCB (Polycyclic musk) supplied at 50% concentration in diethyl phthalate (DEP). Used in perfumery to provide clean musk diffusion and long-lasting softness, this dilution allows for easier handling, accurate dosing, and smoother incorporation into fragrance formulas. About 30% of people are anosmic to HHCB (ie. cannot consciously smell it).

Galaxolide® presents a clean, soft musky profile with gentle powdery facets and a subtle warmth. The character is smooth and non-animalic, contributing a laundry-clean, skin-adjacent effect. At 50% dilution, the musky character is more controlled and linear, supporting cohesion and diffusion rather than asserting itself as a feature note.

Galaxolide® functions as a base note, fixative, and blender, improving longevity and balance.

Recommended concentration (of the 50% dilution): 1–60%, depending on desired musk impact

Particularly effective in:
Clean, fresh, and musky fragrances
Floral, woody, and aromatic compositions needing softness and volume

Blends well with:
Muguet and fresh floral materials
Citrus and aromatic top notes
Woods, ambers, and other musks

The DEP carrier improves solubility and smooth dispersion in alcohol-based perfumes

Suitable for non-perfumery applications especially soaps and detergents, room sprays, and home fragrance within IFRA limits

It smooths transitions, enhances diffusion, and supports long dry-downs.

Material Type: Aroma chemical, pre-diluted
Chemical Name: Hexahydrohexamethyl cyclopentabenzopyran (HHCB)
Dilution: 50% HHCB in Diethyl Phthalate (DEP)
CAS Number: 1222-05-5 (HHCB) | 84-66-2 (DEP)
Origin: Synthetic
Odour Profile: Clean musk, soft, powdery, lightly warm
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils
Key Components: HHCB (polycyclic musk), diethyl phthalate (carrier)
Regulatory Status: IFRA-compliant; Certificate of Conformity supplied by the manufacturer to The Parfum Apothecary

For external use only. Do not ingest.
Use in accordance with IFRA guidelines for finished product limits
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 5+ years when stored correctly

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The first rule of perfumery: never work neat.

Every professional perfumer works in dilution. It's not a beginner shortcut, it's the correct way to evaluate and blend aromatic materials. At full concentration, materials smell harsh, inaccurate, and often overwhelming. You're not smelling the material, you're smelling too much of it.

When you dilute a 5ml aromatic material to a 10% solution, you extend it to 50ml of working stock. That's five times the material to experiment with, evaluate, and blend, without wasting a drop of something precious and expensive.

For powder materials like ambroxan, calone, and vanillin, dilution isn't optional, it's essential. Powders need to be fully dissolved in ethanol before they can be accurately measured, evaluated, or incorporated into a formula. Without this step, you simply can't work with them properly.

This bundle gives you everything you need to start working correctly from the first session.

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