Musk Ketone

Description

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 It has been replaced by many newer versions of musk aromas that can be used in larger amounts.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.

General Information

Category	Aromatic Compound
IUPAC Name	1-(4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrophenyl)ethanone
CAS Number	81-14-1
Molecular Weight	294.3 g/mol
Canonical SMILES	CC1=C(C(=C(C(=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(C)(C)C)[N+](=O)[O-])C)C(=O)C

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Family	Musky
Odor Strength	1 2 3 4 5
Odor Description	Dry, Fatty, Floral, Musk, Powdery, Soapy
Substantivity	2190 hours at 100%

Physical Properties

Appearance	Yellow powder (est)
Vapor Pressure	0.000012 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est)
Boiling Point	395 °C. @ 0 mm Hg
Flash Point	212 °F. TCC ( 100 °C. )
Melting Point	135 to 139 °C. @ 760 mm Hg
XLogP	3.7

IFRA

Standard	https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_189.pdf
Category	Fragrance agents

Safety Information

Europe Standard Hazard	N - Dangerous for the environment Xn - Harmful
R-phrases	R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S-phrases	S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet

References

TGSC	http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1008691.html
PubChem	https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6669