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54730

6-Acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,1,3,4,4,6-hexamethyl-7-naphthyl methyl ketone, 1-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-3,5,5,6,8,8-hexamethyl-2-naphthalenyl)ethanone, 5′,6′,7′,8′-Tetrahydro-3′,5′,5′,6′,8′,8′-hexamethyl-2′-acetonaphthone, 6-Acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, AHMT, Fixolide, Musk tonalid, NSC 19550

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C18H26O
CAS Number:
21145-77-7
Molecular Weight:
258.40
EC Number:
244-240-6
MDL number:
MFCD00437355
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329757939
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

impurities

≤1.0% water

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC1CC(C)(C)c2cc(C(C)=O)c(C)cc2C1(C)C

InChI

1S/C18H26O/c1-11-8-16-15(9-14(11)13(3)19)17(4,5)10-12(2)18(16,6)7/h8-9,12H,10H2,1-7H3

InChI key

DNRJTBAOUJJKDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

6-Acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin (musk tonalide) is a polycyclic musk which belongs to the class of tetralin compounds. It is widely used as a fragrance ingredient in consumer products, mainly soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and cleaning agents.

Application

6-Acetyl-1,1,2,4,4,7-hexamethyltetralin may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples, fish and perfumes by chromatography-based techniques.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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BCCN8885
BCCK6486
BCCG1456
BCCB6067
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Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry screening methods for select UV filters, synthetic musks, alkylphenols, an antimicrobial agent, and an insect repellent in fish
Mottaleb MA, et al.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1216(5), 815-823 (2009)
Elimination of the musk fragrances galaxolide and tonalide from wastewater by ozonation and concomitant stripping
Nothe T, et al.
Water Science and Technology, 55(12), 287-292 (2007)
Semi-automated hollow-fibre membrane extraction, a novel enrichment technique for the determination of biologically active compounds in water samples
Muller S, et al.
Journal of Chromatography A, 985(1-2), 99-106 (2003)
Multicomponent analytical methodology to control phthalates, synthetic musks, fragrance allergens and preservatives in perfumes
Sanchez-Prado L, et al.
Talanta, 85(1), 370-379 (2011)
Chromogenic derivatives of AHTN (6-acetyl-1, 1, 2, 4, 4, 7-hexamethyltetralin) react with amino acids and protein in vitro. Spectral characteristics of the colour products
Pipino S, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 42(5), 785-790 (2004)
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