Concentrations, distribution, and bioaccumulation of synthetic musks in the Haihe River of China

► The work has provided the basic information of water, sediment and fish samples in Haihe River. ► Bioaccumulation (BAF and BASF) of synthetic musks was also presented in the present study. ► Distribution of synthetic musks along the flow direction of Haihe River was also discussed. ► This work has discussed the HHCB/AHTN ratios, which mirror transfer and transmitting process. ► Comparison of musks and POPs was conducted in Haihe River for the first time.