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.
Synonyms: 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
Molecular Formula: C18H26O
Molecular Weight: 258.4
Linear Structural Formula: C18H26O
MDL Number: MFCD00437355
Purity: >=97.0% (GC)
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.