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Compound Database

Musk Ketone

CAS 81-14-1·Aromatic Compound

Dry, Fatty, Floral, Musk, Powdery, Soapy

Musk ketone is a nitro musk, one of the first types of synthetic musks to be discovered. It has been replaced by many newer versions of musk aromas that can be used in larger amounts. This musk is restricted and should only be used at 1.4% or less.

Scent Properties

TierBaseFamilyMuskyStrengthMediumSubstantivity2190 hours at 100%Avg. price€0.04/g

Chemical Properties

IUPAC1-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanoneMol. weight294.3 g/molSMILESCC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(C)(C)C)[N+](=O)[O-])C)C(=O)CAppearanceYellow powder (est)Boiling pt.395 °C. @ 0 mm HgMelting pt.135 to 139 °C. @ 760 mm HgFlash pt.212 °F. TCC ( 100 °C. )

Suppliers (2)

Bulk Aroma(IN)€0.04/g
Perfumiarz(PL)€0.32/g

Alternative Designations

81-14-1(cas)1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl]ethanone(iupac)1-(4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl) ethanone(iupac)Ethanone, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl]-(iupac)3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone(iupac)4'-tert-butyl-2',6'-dimethyl-3',5'-dinitroacetophenone(iupac)Musc Ketone(trade)Musc Ketone(trade)
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