Polycyclic musks
Polycyclic musks are low cost fragrances commonly used in soaps, perfumes, air fresheners, detergents, fabric softeners, and other household cleaning products. (ref. ID; 4475)
[7-Acetyl-1,1,3,4,4,6-hexamethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene] (AHTN)
Trade name
Tonalide
Chemical characteristics
Lipophilic properties log Kow 5.7. (ref. ID; 7171)
Test organisms
Oligochaeta: Eisenia fetida (ref. ID; 7171)
Oligochaeta: Lumbriculus variegatus (ref. ID; 4475)
[1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexa-methyl-cyclopenta[gamma]-2-benzopyran] (HHCB)
Trade name
Galaxolide
Chemical characteristics
Lipophilic properties log Kow 5.9. (ref. ID; 7171)
Test organisms
Oligochaeta: Eisenia fetida (ref. ID; 7171)
Oligochaeta: Lumbriculus variegatus (ref. ID; 4475)