Comparative Toxicity and Molecular Recognition of Galaxolide and Its Phototransformation Product Galaxolide Lactone in Daphnia magna

Kunting Li; Chuanyang Chen; Dali Wang; Hongjie Huang; Zixuan Yuan; Jing You

doi:10.1039/d6em00059b

January 1, 2026Environmental Science Processes & Impacts

Comparative Toxicity and Molecular Recognition of Galaxolide and Its Phototransformation Product Galaxolide Lactone in Daphnia magna

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The study aims to evaluate the toxicity of Galaxolide and its phototransformation product, Galaxolide Lactone, in Daphnia magna.
Conducted toxicity assessments using Daphnia magna as a model organism.
Evaluated molecular recognition properties of Galaxolide and its lactone form.
Analyzed ecotoxicological impacts of synthetic musk compounds.
Galaxolide Lactone demonstrated higher toxicity than Galaxolide, affecting Daphnia magna survival and reproduction.
Molecular recognition showed significant binding affinities for both compounds.
Potential ecological risks were identified, indicating the need for further environmental monitoring.

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Comparative trial assesses toxicity and molecular recognition in Daphnia magna, indicating ecological risks of synthetic musks.

Abstract

Galaxolide (HHCB) is a synthetic musk that has been widely detected in the environment. While the adverse effects of HHCB have raised significant concern, the potential ecological impacts of its...

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Comparative Toxicity and Molecular Recognition of Galaxolide and Its Phototransformation Product Galaxolide Lactone in Daphnia magna

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Comparative Toxicity and Molecular Recognition of Galaxolide and Its Phototransformation Product Galaxolide Lactone in Daphnia magna

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