Musk Ketone is a synthetic aroma compound widely used in the past as a musk fragrance. It offers a rich, warm, and powdery musk aroma, resembling the natural scent obtained from musk deer. Musk Ketone has been used in a variety of fragrance products to add a classic musky note but has seen a decline in use due to safety concerns and regulations.
Historically used in perfumery to provide a classic musk scent. It is found in the base notes of many traditional perfumes, contributing to their richness and longevity.
IUPAC Name: 1-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanoneCAS Number: 81-14-1
Molecular Formula: C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight: 294.30 g/mol
Melting Point: 135.5 °C (275.90 °F)
Class: Nitro Compound
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: MUSK KETONE 2: 4'-tert-Butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone 3: Ketone moschus 4: 1-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanone 5: Ketone musk 6: 2-Acetyl-5-tert-butyl-4,6-dinitroxylene 7: NSC 15339 8: 3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone
Chemist Says
Musk ketone is a light yellow crystalline solid. Insoluble in water. (NTP, 1992)
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Rich, Warm, Powdery, Musky
2: Musky, Sweet, Warm
3: Sweet, very persistent, slightly animal musk odor
4: Artificial musk, strong, with a powdery and slightly rubbery character
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