l-Muscone

MUSK • POWDERY • ANIMALIC • SWEET • MUSK
Less than 50% • Readily • Nature Identical • High Impact

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(R)-3-Methylcyclopentadecanone
Molecular Formula: C16H30O

SYNONYM

l-Muscone

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Very effective in all kinds of fragrances, providing elegant, warm and powdery musky notes.
Adds lift and diffusion to any perfume.

OCCURENCE IN NATURE

The key perfumery component found in the male musk deer and Moschus moschiferus.

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: - Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH9): Good
Soap (pH10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH11): Good
Bleach (pH14): Fair

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Good
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Good

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: 00
Days: 00
Weeks: <1

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Fairly diffusive

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

Trace–2%

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 166ºC
GC: 99% min. as Muscone
CAS No.: 541-91-3 / 10403-00-6
FEMA / GRAS No.: 3434
CLogP: 5.96
Optical Rotation: -12.0º to -9.0º
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 238.42
Vapor Pressure: 0.06 Pa at 25ºC