Celestolide is a musk fragrance that is prepared
by reacting tert-butylbenzene with isoprene in the presence of sulfuric
acid, followed by acetylation of the resulting 1 (cipher),1-dimethyl-6-tertbutylindane:
The indane is light-stable and is mainly used for perfuming soap and cosmetics.
Chemical Properties
A crystalline compound with a musky, sweet, animal odor
Occurrence
Reported found in cooked asparagus
Uses
Used for fragrance compositions and perfumes with long-lasting fragrance
Preparation
From tert-butylbenzene
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Acetyl-6-tert-butyl-1,1-dimethylindane is a member of indanes.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: solvent-like with a dirty, musty brown, earthy nuance.
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
Trade name
Celestolide (IFF).
Celestolide Preparation Products And Raw materials