Musk ambrette

Musk ambrette is a synthetic musk compound that was widely used in the perfume industry due to its musky aroma, resembling the natural scent of musk obtained from the glands of the musk deer. However, it has largely been phased out of use due to safety concerns.

Previously used as a perfume fixative to prolong the scent of a perfume on the skin. It was commonly utilized in heavier, oriental perfumes to add depth and warmth.

IUPAC Name: 1-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene
CAS Number: 83-66-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₆N₂O₅
Molecular Weight: 268.27 g/mol
Boiling Point: 135.0 °C (275.00 °F)
Melting Point: 85.0 °C (185.00 °F)
Class: Nitro Musk
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: MUSK AMBRETTE 2: 4-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene 3: Amber musk 4: Ambrette musk 5: 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dinitro-3-methoxytoluene 6: Musk ambrette (artificial) 7: Synthetic musk ambrette 8: Artificial musk ambrette 9: 1-(tert-butyl)-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene
Chemist Says
Musk ambrette is a pale yellow liquid. Insoluble in water. (NTP, 1992)
Scent: Floral, Musky
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: Musky, Sweet
2: Musky, Sweet, Amber
3: ... Sweet, heavy floral-musky odor
4: Musky, sweet, with a strong and somewhat animalic character