CASHMERAN Chemical Properties
Boiling point 286.1 °C
density 0.96±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
EPA Substance Registry System 4H-Inden-4-one, 1,2,3,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,1,2,3,3-pentamethyl- (33704-61-9)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 22
MSDS Information
CASHMERAN Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties White Low Melting Solid
Chemical Properties CASHMERAN is not found in nature. It is a pale yellow liquid, d20 4 0.954–0.962, n20 D 1.497–1.502, with a long-lasting diffusive, conifer-like musk odor. A process for its production starts with the corresponding pentamethyltetrahydroindane, which is treated with oxygen in the presence of cobalt naphthenate. It is used in fine fragrances together with noble wood notes.
Uses A synthetic musk fragrance compound (polycyclic musk) used in personal care products, and can be found in the environment and the human body.
Uses An impurity of Donepezil.
Trade name Cashmeran® (IFF), Yinghaitone (Yinghai).