(4S,7R)-(-)-galaxolide - powerful musk odor, possessing a very pleasant clean musk note. Odor threshold = 0.63 ng/l (in air) = ~ 0.00063 ppb Ref: G. Frater, U. Mueller & P. Kraft, Helv. Chim. Acta, 82(10), 1656-1665 (1999) Galaxolide® is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances

(4R,7S)-(+)-galaxolide - weak musk to almost odorless Odor threshold = 130 ng/l (in air) = ~ 0.13 ppb Ref: G. Frater, U. Mueller & P. Kraft, Helv. Chim. Acta, 82(10), 1656-1665 (1999) Galaxolide® is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances

(4R,7R)-(+)-galaxolide - very weak, showing an odour which was mainly fruity. Some perfumers judged (4R,7R) odourless. Odor threshold = 440 ng/l (in air) = ~ 0.44 ppb Ref: G. Frater, U. Mueller & P. Kraft, Helv. Chim. Acta, 82(10), 1656-1665 (1999) Galaxolide® is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances

(4S,7S)-(-)-galaxolide - powerful musk odor; similar musk odor to the (4S,7R)-isomer that, however,differs by its dry character. Odor threshold = ~ 1.0 ng/l (in air) = ~ 0.001 ppb Ref: G. Frater, U. Mueller & P. Kraft, Helv. Chim. Acta, 82(10), 1656-1665 (1999) Galaxolide® is a registered trademark of International Flavors & Fragrances

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants